Big wheels - I did it!
Re: Big wheels - I did it! nice <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> I LOVE HRE rims. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Ryan <-- too poor to afford those sweet rims <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Ryan <-- too poor to afford those sweet rims <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: Big wheels - I did it! I use the same size wheels/tires but have to say the 30 series sidewall stink at the drags.
there is zero sidewall flex, thus they cannot maintain traction for drag racing but are good for my real sport of open road racing.
With 3.73 rear gear, launching and getting to 3rd gear is a chore.
My tubbing is 3 inches per side.
[quote]Originally posted by Godspeed:
<strong>Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set of big wheels today. Here is what I went with:
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Team ZR-1 ]</p>
there is zero sidewall flex, thus they cannot maintain traction for drag racing but are good for my real sport of open road racing.
With 3.73 rear gear, launching and getting to 3rd gear is a chore.
My tubbing is 3 inches per side.
[quote]Originally posted by Godspeed:
<strong>Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set of big wheels today. Here is what I went with:
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Team ZR-1 ]</p>
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From: Godspeed
Big wheels - I did it! Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set of big wheels today. Here is what I went with:
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
With my 2.5" tubs on each side in the rear these tires will go right in without a problem. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</p>
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
With my 2.5" tubs on each side in the rear these tires will go right in without a problem. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</p>
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From: Plano
Re: Big wheels - I did it! [quote]Originally posted by Godspeed:
<strong>Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set of big wheels today. Here is what I went with:
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
With my 2.5" tubs on each side in the rear these tires will go right in without a problem. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Kick ***, man I can't wait to see it.
Jason
<strong>Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered a set of big wheels today. Here is what I went with:
Front:
18" x 10" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 275/35/18
Rear:
18" x 12" HRE 545's
Michelin Pilot Sports 335/30/18
With my 2.5" tubs on each side in the rear these tires will go right in without a problem. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/z06.gif" border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" />
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Godspeed ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Kick ***, man I can't wait to see it.
Jason
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From: Godspeed
Re: Big wheels - I did it! I didn't mention it becauase I don't think he is a sponsor, but Nate @ Xtreme Motorsports gave me a good deal. I can't wait to put them on! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
-Jeremy
-Jeremy
