1/4 mile savings of weld drag lites over ws6 rims?
09-01-2005, 12:23 AM
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1/4 mile savings of weld drag lites over ws6 rims? If I were to switch to 15x4 / 15x10 welds from 98 WS6 rims, what kind of time can I see being shaved off my 1/4 mile?
09-01-2005, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasWS6
Do you think it is worth getting those over say some Zo6 rims or similar?
09-01-2005, 02:19 PM
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you'll drop a tenth or more, if your talking replica zo6's you'll probably loose about 4tenths, real z06's wont be any different than the ws6's, and you'll be able to get a meatier tire on the ws6's, are you going to buy new wheels or used drag wheels?, I've got a set of rears for sale 15x10 but the calipers would need heavily shaved or even taken off..
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09-02-2005, 01:47 AM
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he meant lose not gain. heavier wheels=slower car. All in all if you go to the track often and want to shed weight then get them. Otherwise just put some drag radials and be done
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This doesn't concern f-body wheels, but should give a general idea.
On my other car, the stock wheels were 16x8 and weighed 26lbs each, also ran 245/50/16 tires. I then went with some 17x7 wheels that weighed 19lbs a peice and used 235/45/17 tires. I gained 3-4mph in the 1/4 due to the lighter wheels.
On my other car, the stock wheels were 16x8 and weighed 26lbs each, also ran 245/50/16 tires. I then went with some 17x7 wheels that weighed 19lbs a peice and used 235/45/17 tires. I gained 3-4mph in the 1/4 due to the lighter wheels.
