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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Should I run a set of slicks on the Z or ET streets and would the axles and rear be fine with it hooking up. I am on stock 18'' rims right now.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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For 18" rims, ET streets or drag radials are your only options. The only full slick that we can use is a Hoosier 28x10x16 tire with stock IRS. To run those on a Z, you need to remove the rear fender liners or raise the rear end all the way up.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TransAmcoupe98
Should I run a set of slicks on the Z or ET streets and would the axles and rear be fine with it hooking up. I am on stock 18'' rims right now.
With your rwhp...the drag radials may be a better choice. I'm thinking you may bog.

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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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You might break some stuff back there. Its kinda hit or miss. Make sure you have a ride home.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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can anyone tell the what the biggest size slick i can fit under a 1997 corvette with no modifications to the body. also what would the back spacing on the wheels be? thank you very much.
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Originally Posted by SPRAYED 01
You might break some stuff back there. Its kinda hit or miss. Make sure you have a ride home.

or AAA..
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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The 28" Hoosier is the biggest that can go in there and like mentioned above the car should not be lowered. You can leave the inner linings in but chances are the tire growth will cut holes in them like mine have.

Not sure of the back spacing but you really don't have a lot of wheel options since the brakes are so big. CCW makes a drag pack they will ship to you ready to go all with bias play all the way around.
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