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17 inch skinnies?

anyone know where to find them? thanks 8-)

edit - the rubber! have the rims already

take a look at these: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...ku&Ns=P_Rank|0

Edit: Also heard GTO spare's make for a pretty nice rim to use as a 17 inch skinnie.

ahh no just the tires. my bad my bad

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 588446)

ahh no just the tires. my bad my bad

do a search on the corvette forum or ls1tech to see what the c5 guys run on the ccw drag pack front wheels

ya will do that thanks mike

Summit has the skinnies that fit on GTO spare wheels.

Out of curiosity, how fast do you have to go before there is some kind of SFI requirement on the wheels?

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 588795)

Out of curiosity, how fast do you have to go before there is some kind of SFI requirement on the wheels?

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Originally Posted by NHRA Rulebook

5:2 WHEELS
Hubcaps must be removed for inspectors, who will check for loose
lugs, cracked wheels, worn or oversize lug holes, and condition of
spindles, axle nuts, cotter pins, etc. Snap-on hubcaps are prohibited
on any class car. The use of “spinner” style wheels or any wheel design that incorporates movable pieces while vehicle is in motion or stationary are prohibited. Each car in competition must be equipped with automotive-type wheels with a minimum 12 inches of diameter unless class requirements stipulate otherwise. The thread engagement on all wheelstuds to the lugnut must be equivalent to or greater than the diameter of the stud. Length of stud does not determine permissibility; length of the engagement between the stud and hex
portion of the lug determines permissibility. Maximum rim width on any car: 16 inches.

Nothing in the General section at least. I know you are NOT allowed to use spare TIRES on the track, but the rims don't seem to be an issue.

sounds like a good thing to know, which i don't....

i couldn't find the ones on summit but i found these http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 588827)

Nothing in the General section at least. I know you are NOT allowed to use spare TIRES on the track, but the rims don't seem to be an issue.

Mini-spares have max MPH printed right on them, they should be banned.

scott the gto doesnt have a space save style spare, its a 17inch aluminum 5 spoke wheel.

I went down this road already. Bought a set of the 5 spoke GTO spares, ditched the tires and put M&H skinnies on the rims, with metal valve stems. Be warned, the GTO spares have the words "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" cast into them. Some tracks probably won't say anything (ATCO), other tracks might not let you run on them (Island??, they have a pretty thorough tech). The M&H skinnies are not cheap, probably about $320 for the set. The GTO spares aren't freebies either. I took the time to grind all identifying marks off the wheels (the Temporary Use only working, GM casting and part numbers etc), filled the grind marks, sanded, repainted them and used them at ATCO for one session. The look like crap on our cars unless you start playing with spacers and such. I wouldn't drive on a public road for any distance with them. In my opinion the GTO spare/with the factory tire has no place on a dragstrip and the with the M&H tire is only marginally better. If I had to do it all over again, I'd save the money and my a set of CCW's. At least then you know you are safe. FWIW the GTO spare/MH tire combo is about 15-18lbs lighter per side (maybe more) compared to my WS6 wheel/275/40/17 tire combo if I remember corrrectly.

Here's a few pics of my car with the GTO spares at ATCO......

http://www.davemilcarek.com/121507/p...%20108.htm

http://www.davemilcarek.com/121507/p...5-R1%20035.htm

My 2 cents

thanks man. they do look really weird. i am looking at narrowing 17 inch stockers so it should look pretty good. any recommendations on tires then? it seems rather limited. i'm going to look around on vette boards some more now.

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 588988)

At the time I bought the tires, M&H was the only manufacturer that made a true drag skinny for a 17" rim. There may be more options now? The narrowed stock wheel is real good idea, kinda middle of the road on price and stealthy also.:nod:

Chris

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike (Post 588858)

scott the gto doesnt have a space save style spare, its a 17inch aluminum 5 spoke wheel.

Yes it is. All spares like that are just small rims with crap tires, this one just happens to be big enough to clear bigger brakes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...ayphotohosting

http://www.fpartssalvage.com/images/CIMG3420.JPG

yeah guys still run them though :roll:

saw these http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...p?item=ETFront but thats a little too narrow i think. only the last tire is 17"

i think i'll probably go for m&h's