To go Drag Pack or not?

[Sins550]

Hey one last question what type of tire were you running in the back?

They were Mickey Thompson ET Street SS 305/45/17. Great tire for that power level. You have to be more a little more cautious with them than street tires in the rain though. I've always tried to stay 45mph and under whenever I got caught in the rain with them and it was fine, never felt the car shift or anything crazy.

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[rapidredroush]

They were Mickey Thompson ET Street SS 305/45/17. Great tire for that power level. You have to be more a little more cautious with them than street tires in the rain though. I've always tried to stay 45mph and under whenever I got caught in the rain with them and it was fine, never felt the car shift or anything crazy.

Well wheels have been ordered. Went with the Weld RT-S S80, 20x8 in front and 17x10 in rear. Cant wait to see what it looks like and also how it performs.

 

[15GTPPinCO]

Ok staggered Or drag wheels, is that better?

I have a 2015 with the PP, so 19 x 275 in the back, and I don't think that PS4S start gripping until they are 95 degrees plus. I am going to Sport Cup 2s or Goodyear Supercup/car next. Maybe some MTs.

 

[rapidredroush]

I have a 2015 with the PP, so 19 x 275 in the back, and I don't think that PS4S start gripping until they are 95 degrees plus. I am going to Sport Cup 2s or Goodyear Supercup/car next. Maybe some MTs.

Yeah i decided to bit the bullet and went with the 305/45/17 MT Street R's on a 17x10, so hopefully with more sidewall and less air pressure i should be able to keep it from skating around too bad. We will see, have to wait for the Welds to arrive first.

 

[Mach9310]

Yeah i decided to bit the bullet and went with the 305/45/17 MT Street R's on a 17x10, so hopefully with more sidewall and less air pressure i should be able to keep it from skating around too bad. We will see, have to wait for the Welds to arrive first.

I have a similar set up, Weld S71 18x5 fronts & 17x10 rears. Weekend car. Would love to hear an update on how the street Rs perform in the rain. I’m currently running the Street SS 305/45/17 but trying to hook on the street with a Gen 5 Whipple at 20psi has me strongly considering the R’s.

 

[rapidredroush]

I have a similar set up, Weld S71 18x5 fronts & 17x10 rears. Weekend car. Would love to hear an update on how the street Rs perform in the rain. I’m currently running the Street SS 305/45/17 but trying to hook on the street with a Gen 5 Whipple at 20psi has me strongly considering the R’s.

I went with 20x8's up front as I wanted more of the street look so we will see how it turns out. I would love to be able to share how they react in the rain but i hope to never get caught in the rain, especially since the top has not been up in my car in months, only out of garage on good days. I for sure will let you know how they hook on the street though, hoping i don't have any issues.

 

[Sins550]

Well wheels have been ordered. Went with the Weld RT-S S80, 20x8 in front and 17x10 in rear. Cant wait to see what it looks like and also how it performs.

Awesome man! And a very nice wheel setup. I think you'll love how much more confident you can be with the car at any time with it.

 

[daSNAK3]

Awesome man! And a very wheel setup. I think you'll love how much more confident you can be with the car at any time with it.

What spoiler is that on your car?

 

[rapidredroush]

What spoiler is that on your car?

ITs the CDC Outlaw. I love it, not too much but definitely enough to be seen.

 

[Ghorse]

Post some pics when you get em on. I have a dedicated set of wheels for the strip, but it does get old swapping back and forth, so I think for your situation that's definitely the way to go. Once I get done with chasing numbers N/A and add boost I may do the same thing. I'm thinking about going with some high end forged 18" all the way around though, with a 325 M&H drag radial on the rear.

 

[rapidredroush]

Post some pics when you get em on. I have a dedicated set of wheels for the strip, but it does get old swapping back and forth, so I think for your situation that's definitely the way to go. Once I get done with chasing numbers N/A and add boost I may do the same thing. I'm thinking about going with some high end forged 18" all the way around though, with a 325 M&H drag radial on the rear.

Will do for sure, I already have the tires, just waiting on the wheels. Should arrive by the end of the month. Fingers crossed.

 

[LSchicago]

Wider tires will not help. The only thing that will help is a much more sticky tire. Over 800RW only the best will do. I run super tall MT ET Street R's (315/50/17) so mine hooks at that power level. My R2 tires were screaming for mercy at only 10# boost on E85, now running 17# on E85 the street R's are still holding.

 

[LSchicago]

They were Mickey Thompson ET Street SS 305/45/17. Great tire for that power level. You have to be more a little more cautious with them than street tires in the rain though. I've always tried to stay 45mph and under whenever I got caught in the rain with them and it was fine, never felt the car shift or anything crazy.

315/50/17's are much better, but require spring spacers with drag springs.

 

[Red5.0]

315/50/17's are much better, but require spring spacers with drag springs.

Do you know if the 315/50/17 fit with stock rear springs?

 

[LSchicago]

Do you know if the 315/50/17 fit with stock rear springs?

It will be close. I'm lowered 1/2", and used 3/8 spacers.

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