Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

New drag wheel setup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:35 PM
  #1  
DevilDougWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
From: Toms River, NJ
Thumbs up New drag wheel setup

I bought 2 16inch trans am wheels from my buddy, then purchased some mickey thompson et streets (26x10.5x16) and threw them on the back for drag, let me tell you, these tires are awesome.

I did a quick half assed attempt at a burnout, and they stuck to the road so well that i only turned them over a few times then the motor started slowing down, haha. and they are wrinkle wall so run them real low like below 20psi and they will hook like crazy.

They do look a bit weird combined with my 17inch ws6 rims but not too bad for drag i guess.





let me know what you think!

Check out my f-quick while you are at it! haha VVVVlinkVVVV
Reply
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:39 PM
  #2  
bigblock4-speed's Avatar
11 Second Club
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 429
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, OH
Default

Nice setup & looks really clean! I like the factory wheels on t/a's ! NICE!
Reply
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:42 PM
  #3  
2000Hawk's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,458
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl. - Hurricane Highway
Default

Looks real good, peopel might not realize them unless they read your post.
-Joel
Reply
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:48 PM
  #4  
fox16's Avatar
On The Tree
15 Year Member
iTrader: (-2)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: Spring, TX
Default

looks stock at a quick glance
Reply
Old May 12, 2008 | 09:14 PM
  #5  
DevilDougWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
From: Toms River, NJ
Default

some more pictures to get a better view of the whole thing:










EDIT: who thinks that my tips stick out too far? i cant decide if i like them sticking out like that or to shorten them a bit, I dont want them in too far either...haha, im so picky
Reply
Old May 12, 2008 | 10:49 PM
  #6  
raptorws6's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,649
Likes: 0
From: Greenville,SC
Default

The MT's look good, the tips do stick out a little to far.
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:07 AM
  #7  
nahasapeemapetalon's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 1
From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Default

Looks good, id take off 2" of the tips.
Reply
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:21 AM
  #8  
jmill96Z's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,554
Likes: 1
From: Movin' On Up
Default

I think they are a little long for me, but it's your car.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 13, 2008 | 09:08 AM
  #9  
tylerdj's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (31)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
From: Amarillo, TX
Default

Your tips are out too far. The MT's look good though
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 04:56 PM
  #10  
87Lt1Monte's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
From: Huntingtown, MD
Default

Never hook up with all that tire shine
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 08:05 PM
  #11  
INMY01TA's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 2
From: Crofton Md.
Default

That's my same 1st drag set up. Tips stick out too far btw.
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 09:59 PM
  #12  
Fast895ohstang's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, Ks
Default

i know the 16s can hook better due to more sidewall but just an fyi they do make a 17" mt et street bias ply tire
Reply
Old May 16, 2008 | 05:30 AM
  #13  
2001z's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,157
Likes: 0
From: Fountain Inn, SC
Default

They look good but you know your running two diffrent bias tires right? I tried that at the track and it isnt such a good idea enless you like the flat tire feeling at 100mph. I would get some skinnies for the front and throw on some bias ply tires in the front.
Reply
Old May 20, 2008 | 11:00 AM
  #14  
jarendt31's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: CharlesTown WV
Default

I'd cut about an inch off of the tips, but looks great besides that
Reply
Old May 20, 2008 | 12:15 PM
  #15  
00transamws6's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
From: c-wood, IL
Default

The M/T's look good, I actually have the same setup for now.I tips stick out too far, bring them in 2in. I like your tips though what are they?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:14 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE