using stock wheel for DR

[TotoGT06]

So I was wondering, is there any negative for using stock 17" bullets with DR's on them for the track? Just thinking about this considering I have my stockers sitting in my garage and I am making out a list for things to get that would help me with street and then the strip. I guess some wheels are lighter but if these are sitting around, why not use them right?

 

[D98GT]

I run some 17" black bullitts for my et streets and the only downside is the weight.

Tires for 15"s are cheaper as well.

 

[TotoGT06]

Ya I figured the weight would be one. Didnt know about the tire prices

 

[gmantheman]

I one pair of my stock wheels with M/T E.T streets and the other M&H drag radials. Both pair of tires were about $400 each.

 

[808muscle]

Stock 17's with bias ply et streets weigh much less than what I run as a DD.

 

[VTXFrank]

As long as you don't have to screw the rims to the tires if they start spinning on the rims....

 

[Mike K]

That's what I'm going to do this year. I've got done stock bullits on the way. The way I look at it is how much time will you actually take off by going to a 15" rim? A tenth for an extra 300 bucks not worth it to me

 

[TotoGT06]

Okay so I should use the stockers for drag radials if Im reading the posts right

 

[Mike K]

You are correct sir!

 

[TotoGT06]

Now here is a beat up question probably, which brand tire? I know Ill would be going with a 28" tire since I am FI and have 4.10s

 

[Mike K]

You can't go wrong with any of them but I know I'm going to try Hoosiers.

 

[gmantheman]

I would go with M&H racemasters 275/50/17. This is a 28" tire. If I can cut 1.7XX to 1.8XXX you should be able to cut 1.5XXX to 1.6XXX 60' but are you have an auto or man?

 

[TotoGT06]

Auto

 

[gmantheman]

A tq converter will help your 60' and E.Ts.

 

[Vapour Trails]

I use 275 MT Drag radials on the stock 17x8. The wheels are light, about 21-22 pounds. The only issue is the tire does buldge.