Which drag tire for my M6 set-up?
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Which drag tire for my M6 set-up?
I've read through a lot of the posts here on tire recommendations and wanted to get some input on the best tire for my set-up. The car is a '95 M6 Z28. Motor is mostly stock with a 503 cam, shorty headers, Hooker cat-back, Moroso CAI and a mail-order tune. Rear is a Moser 12 bolt with 4.10 gears and True-trac. Clutch is a Spec 2+. I boxed and installed poly bushings in the LCAs and have been running 245/55/16 Nitto DRs on the stock salad shooters. Otherwise, the suspension is stock. I've done some weight reduction and the car weighs 3250 or 3500 lbs with me and a few gallons of gas in it. Ran the car at the track a couple of times and got a best of 13.30 @ 105 mph with 1.9 60' foot times. I've experienced the DR problems described in other posts - high RPM launch = spinning tires, low rpm launch and the car bogs. I've gotten the best times with the high RPM launch with spinning tires.
Sooo, I'm considering a pair of 26/10.5/15 bias ply MT ET Streets before my next trip to the track. My goal is to get the car running consistently in the high 12s, which I think it should be capable of, given the MPH and mods. Since my last time out, I've installed a tunnel mounted UMI adj TA and removed another 100 lbs out of the car. I ordered a pair of front dual adjustable Viking coil-overs today (they're on sale!) so they'll be on the car next time out. Been looking for a good deal on some front skinnies and lighter wheels, too.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Sooo, I'm considering a pair of 26/10.5/15 bias ply MT ET Streets before my next trip to the track. My goal is to get the car running consistently in the high 12s, which I think it should be capable of, given the MPH and mods. Since my last time out, I've installed a tunnel mounted UMI adj TA and removed another 100 lbs out of the car. I ordered a pair of front dual adjustable Viking coil-overs today (they're on sale!) so they'll be on the car next time out. Been looking for a good deal on some front skinnies and lighter wheels, too.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Last edited by jims95z28; 11-26-2015 at 05:11 PM. Reason: omission
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I've used E/T streets and I would say to go with E/T drags. 3053S
They are a stiff wall and will handle a lot better all around.
My e/t streets did ok but moved around up top, the stiff walls are great.
They are a stiff wall and will handle a lot better all around.
My e/t streets did ok but moved around up top, the stiff walls are great.
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I had the E/T streets on 16in Camaro wheels, 13psi launching at 3800-4000.
I have E/T drag 28in on 15in racestar wheels, 12.5 psi launching at 6600.
I have also had 27in Hoosier QTP's and drove those on the street and track, I also liked those better than the E/T streets.
I have E/T drag 28in on 15in racestar wheels, 12.5 psi launching at 6600.
I have also had 27in Hoosier QTP's and drove those on the street and track, I also liked those better than the E/T streets.