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- Corvette
- '00 Triple Black Convertible
Looking for any advice on a wheel/tire size setup, as well as suspension modifications, for drifting.
I've done some quick research on available tires, and without going to a ridiculous 55+ aspect ratio (which I understand will cause too much sidewall flex), and trying to stay within the stock diameters front to back, I've only been able to find 245/45/18 for the rear, and 215/50/17 for the fronts. I'm worried these may still be too wide to be safe.
Here are some combinations I've tried:
Rear: 275/40/18 (stock) vs. --245/45/18-- vs. 205/55/18
or even 215/40/20
Front: 245/45/17 (stock) vs. --215/50/17-- vs. 195/55/17
or 185/45/19
Does anyone know of any available narrower, harder compound tires? Also, would such narrow tires be available as run flats (the stiffer sidewall and harder compound of the EMT could only help, I guess).
Or any thoughts on a setup you've tried on the C5?
Thanks in advance.
Oh, BTW, for what this is all about, see this video link for more information:
http://auto.joins.com/upboard/pds/pdst/drift-ER34.WMV
Also, in doing a Dogpile search, I've only found this piece of advice specifically related to drifting a Z06, and the reviews seem to be mixed:
http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic152051.htm
Again, appreciate any advice, help, or thoughts. Thank you.
I've done some quick research on available tires, and without going to a ridiculous 55+ aspect ratio (which I understand will cause too much sidewall flex), and trying to stay within the stock diameters front to back, I've only been able to find 245/45/18 for the rear, and 215/50/17 for the fronts. I'm worried these may still be too wide to be safe.
Here are some combinations I've tried:
Rear: 275/40/18 (stock) vs. --245/45/18-- vs. 205/55/18
or even 215/40/20
Front: 245/45/17 (stock) vs. --215/50/17-- vs. 195/55/17
or 185/45/19
Does anyone know of any available narrower, harder compound tires? Also, would such narrow tires be available as run flats (the stiffer sidewall and harder compound of the EMT could only help, I guess).
Or any thoughts on a setup you've tried on the C5?
Thanks in advance.
Oh, BTW, for what this is all about, see this video link for more information:
http://auto.joins.com/upboard/pds/pdst/drift-ER34.WMV
Also, in doing a Dogpile search, I've only found this piece of advice specifically related to drifting a Z06, and the reviews seem to be mixed:
http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic152051.htm
Again, appreciate any advice, help, or thoughts. Thank you.
