ve ssv what drag tyres to use 18s or 16s

[hyperss82]

I'm looking at getting serious drag racing what wheel and tyres should I use

[OMR346]

From what i have read, you wont fit 16"s over the standard brakes.

If your looking at getting serious, then change to a smaller brake and use 15"s

[VYSHSV8]

WHy not use 17's or have people forgotten about 17"rims

[Roonstain]

Yeah, as drew said, get some 17x9s and some 275/40/17 MT ET street radials

[peter b]

all depends how serious he is getting and how much power he is getting to the ground. Yes street slicks are good but they have their limits.
The issue with using 17/18 inch rim and tyre is the sidewall ends up being firmer which makes it easier to turn the tyre than to have it grip. If getting really serious and making the power to need slicks vs street slicks then going a smaller rim and larger sidewall is beneficial which in turn would mean you would need the v6 omega rear brakes.
However 17 inch rim with street slicks will work and work well but it does depend on how serious you are getting and how much power you are trying to get to the ground

[blu ute]

Yeah, as drew said, get some 17x9s and some 275/40/17 MT ET street radials

Same. I have 17 in Mt e/t

[etrocket]

blu ute- the brand rims are they

[FLASH-0889]

I was under the impression that 17s won't clear the front brakes either.. Going to start turning my attention to using 17s now. What size are the 17inch chaser rims for the ve?

[VYSHSV8]

ok older style rims that fit are VYSV8 series 1 and 2 also VZ storm rims which are VYSV8 II rims but a darker shadow colour:):) they fit but you can get hub locators if you want to make sure they locate better and to put the load on the hub not the studs:)
rims above are 17 x 8

or whatever Mark has which are 17 x 9

[blu ute]

blu ute- the brand rims are they

Not sure will check tonite. I think they are corvette rims

[Black Diamond]

There are plenty of Ve's running 11's/10's with 265/40R18 Et streets running around and they do the job fine, and a lot easier to get your hands on rims that clear if thats what times you are looking at.

[FLASH-0889]

There are plenty of Ve's running 11's/10's with 265/40R18 Et streets running around and they do the job fine, and a lot easier to get your hands on rims that clear if thats what times you are looking at.

Can you give us an idea on what a good et street tyre is?

[Black Diamond]

Can you give us an idea on what a good et street tyre is?

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII

[Roonstain]

My 17x9s are ROH RT's.

For skidpan days etc, I have some VX SS and VY 17s - just use some hub rings to fit them (thanks Black Diamond!)

[hyperss82]

I have 18" caprice wheels but not sure if they will fit

[hyperss82]

What price are the 265/40/18
My ute has all bolt ons with 3.7s
I have run 12.8 on 20s but I want a low 12

[scott w]

What price are the 265/40/18
My ute has all bolt ons with 3.7s
I have run 12.8 on 20s but I want a low 12

there $380 at vpw

[DSRUPT]

you guys serious bout the 16's not fitting on the ssv's because the brakes are too big?

[Roonstain]

you guys serious bout the 16's not fitting on the ssv's because the brakes are too big?
Yes - 16s won't go on a VE V8

[hyperss82]

Atm I'm looking at omega brakes with 16" mt radial

[FLASH-0889]

Will 17" rims clear the rear brakes of the ve? I was thinking maybe 18s on the front and 17s on the rear.. Thoughts?

[etrocket]

yeah. ve ute's come with a 17" interceptor rim (as a spare rim)

[FLASH-0889]

yeah. ve ute's come with a 17" interceptor rim (as a spare rim)

Then 17s would fit allround correct?

[Roonstain]

Yep!
Find some 17x9s for the rear mate - then you can safely fit a 275/40/17 MT ET Street radial

[hyperss82]

Yeah I just need to find some 17" time

[TRNS4M]

I run the 17 inch steel full size spare wheels on my ute. Got a second one from work.

[FLASH-0889]

I run the 17 inch steel full size spare wheels on my ute. Got a second one from work.

What size tyre are you running on it?is it on a ve?

[hyperss82]

Im trying to find 17x9.5 go run 295/45/17 mt radial

[ittwgn]

hi mate ive run the 275/40/17s et streets 26 inch on my vx = 26 inch tall an et street 2 295/45/17 = 28 inch x 11.5 inch !!! not sure about ve models but due to the height there,s not much chance of fitting them!!! the 28 inch tall will throw your gearing out as well for better or worse!!! cheers
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial

[hyperss82]

I wonder if I can fit the 265 on a 17" steel wheel

[hyperss82]

Looks like ill get the 265/40/18 if they fit on my 18x8