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Jan 22, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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Drag setup?

Hey guys I might be in the market for a drag set up. My car has h/c and all the fun stuff. But Im still on a street radial. I was dumb enough not getting and 11" rear when I bought my Zr1's. Now my I need a Drag radial for when I go to the track, but dont know what I should do. I still have the stock 5 star z28 rims 16x8 should I put a radial on that? Or should I get a skinny front tire and something wide out back. My buddy has a set of pro stars but I really dont want to grind the calipers. I know only one or two companys make wheels that fit over the stock calipers on a 15" rim. What do you guys suggest....

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Jan 22, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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Wow, just re-read that and it doesnt sound right at all. Basically would the stock 16x8 with a drag radial be good for my setup. or should I step up to a real drag set up?

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Jan 23, 2011 | 01:50 AM

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Mickey Thompson makes a 255 drag radial for a 16" wheel I think.

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Jan 23, 2011 | 01:58 AM

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You can run the 245/50/16 nitto 555r's on them,as far as grinding the calipers for skinnies, I believe all you need is a 5/16 spacer up front and you're set, only reason I know is because i have 15 x 10 out the rear and about to buy my skinnies for the front, except I am running a 15 x 6 because i daily on them

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Jan 23, 2011 | 02:26 AM

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If your track even half *** preps the track you should be good with a mt radial on the stock rim. I would probabpy go et street though, the onebwih the two thin lines..

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Jan 23, 2011 | 02:41 AM

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Yeah if you pick the non-radial ET Street on the stock 16 inch rims, it should hook like a MF.

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Jan 23, 2011 | 08:35 AM

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Still working on the stock rear end so have to keep that in mind. lol

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Jan 23, 2011 | 08:43 AM

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If a slick will kill it a radial or cheaper slick will as well.

The stickier the tire, the more consistent.

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Jan 23, 2011 | 08:49 AM

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well I knew that, guess Im just gonna be a little easier coming out the hole

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Jan 23, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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Et streets on the stock 16x8s or the 255 radials. Is your car a a4 or 6spd?

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Jan 23, 2011 | 09:03 AM

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Are u an m6?

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Jan 23, 2011 | 09:10 AM

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a4 with 3600 stall speed, built tranny and 3.73 gears on a stock rear end

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Jan 23, 2011 | 09:38 AM

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You should be good for a while unless it is already hurting.

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Jan 23, 2011 | 10:05 AM

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Put the 255/50/16 ET street radials on there and you'll be alright

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Jan 23, 2011 | 10:45 AM

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thanks guys

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