FRC21

I'm going to order some replica 01-04 z06 wheels 17x9.5.

What size drag radial are you running?

THX!

HOXXOH

If you're serious about racing, then get OEM wheels as they are lighter. If racing is just an occasional fun thing, then the replicas are OK.

Hoosiers are lighter and bite a little better, but don't last as long as MT (the other best bet).

275/40R x 17 will work up to 550-600HP.

FRC21

Thanks man! Yea I'm just out having some fun with my son. Not worried about all out et just want to be able to put down the power.

FRC21

One more thing........

Does the wheels not having the pressure sensors for the psi affect anything?

What about the over all diameter being different from stock? Does it freak out the computer?

HOXXOH

If you change the wheels at the track you won't have any problems. Otherwise, turn the TC off and disregard the tire warning.

That tire diameter is not a problem either.

Enjoy the day

FRC21

thanks

RunninRed

Thinking hard about going this exact route. Will my stock axles, tranny, rear, etc... hold up to launches with this setup?? 08 Z06, stock transaxle, RPS clutch and flywheel. 540 rwhp.

ConfusedGarage

I run front c5z OEM wheels which are light (those replicas are boat anchors) and 275/40/17 MT drags. Car runs 10s all day with this setup.

Yes, the tire pressure sensors only freak when I drive an hr to the track with the drags on (no sensors), but turn the trac off as you will anyway and you're fine. When I swap at the track I never get the warning light, think it takes like 30 min or 30 miles.

ConfusedGarage

Yes to all except the axles. Get c5z axles then you're good.

Turbosixx

Any pics with the 17" front C5 Z wheels? I'm thinking a 9.5" rim might not look right.

FNBADAZ06

When we are talking about 1/4 mile track wheel combo's, we're not worried about the "look"....only the performance aspect.

The C5 Z06 17x9.5 / 275/40/17 combo looks small (and it is....it's about the same size as the fronts ).....especially on a C6 Z06 and it's wider rear fenders.

If you're looking for a street package that would double as a drag pack, you'll need to compromise the performance aspects for the look.

'06 Quicksilver Z06

The following video is from the recent MIR track event this past weekend and was done by forum member double a vette, and he did a fantastic job with it. There were a few Z06s runnning a 17 inch drag radial on C5 Z fronts.


At 11:55 forum member D-Rod's black Z06 is on 17in Z06 fronts and 315 Hoosiers.

At 23.18 of the video a Yellow Z06 has C5 fronts on it. I believe 275 Hoosiers.

At 24:21 my Machine Silver Z06 is shown with C5 fronts and P315 35R 17 Hoosiers on it.

At 26:47 that appears to be a Mickey Thompson on a C5 Z06 front.

At 27:18 a grand sport is on what looks to be a C4 grand sport 17in wheel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSZy2...ature=youtu.be

Turbosixx

Yeah I noticed that in the video, I guess this is the way to go. Where can I find a set of these?

'06 Quicksilver Z06

House of Wheels is where I got my C5 Z06 fronts. They are OEM but chromed.

Sometimes you can find them in the Parts for sale section of the C5 or C6 forum.

FNBADAZ06

You can find them all the time in the Autocross and Roadracing section.
You can also purchase repo's, which is what I have.

Turbosixx

Honestly I've been tossing around the idea of going with the Weld RTS wheels, but I don't think I can justify spending that kind of money on a set of wheels that aren't practical. My friend has a set on his GS and look awesome, but with skinny tires up front and drag radials out back they aren't the best for everyday use. They sure look good though.

The 17x9.5 with Hoosier or MT's seems like the way to go, cheap enough to justify. A set of NT05r's to fit my stock rims are $380 each! And they won't hook like MT's.

lt1z

I'd say it depends on how fast the car is.

If it is closer to stock then a 275/40/17 would be the way to go on that wheel.

If it is trapping over 130 ish the I would go with a 295/45/17.

If you went with an 11" wheel you could run a 315/35/17.

'06 Quicksilver Z06

According to Hoosier's site, you can run their P315/35R17 on a 9"-11" wheel.

Aside from myself, there are a few people in here who have run the 315 on a Z06 front.

Check the C6 Z06 Fast List "Bone-Stock except Non-Stock Tires" and at least 2, if not 3 people on it have that setup.

FNBADAZ06

I've run both the 315/35/17 and the 275/40/17 Hoosiers on the 17x9.5 wheel.
The 315 is a tight fit but does work perfectly fine.

Turbosixx

The car has 560 at the wheels. So it ought to trap over 130. I have a set of MT 295/45 17's just need to find a set of wheels. I ran a set of these tires on my coyote 5.0 with a set of 10" welds and ran consistent 1.5 60'.