Weld size question
 

So I went to a shop today to get a price on a set of Welds rears but torn between the Belmonts (bead locks) and the S82 (non bl). Might get both but not sure why. Lol.

The wheel guy tells me he's done a ton of 17inch ZL1s. I'm inclined to believe them because they are a reputable shop but I also know how that can be too. Soo..can it?

S82
$3140.00 before Taxes with 305/45/18 Mickey Thompson ET street

$3519.00 out the door.

Or

Belmonts.
$2550 before taxes on the S82
With Mickey Thomson 304/45/17 S or R

$2880 after taxes and Install with lug nuts.

17” drag radials are the most popular Gen6 Camaro drag pack. In regards to beadlock vs non, depends on the amount of power you’re going to make. If you’re just doing bolt ons and running sub 850-900 WHP, you’re fine with non. If you’re going to make more power than that I’d go beadlock.

Thank you. Yeah i think I'm going to go with the S82s. I don't really need the bedlocks at this point but at 700 each that's really affordable.

Does this tire recommendation seem correct?
Mickey Thomson 304/45/17 S

Yeah you want the MT ET Street R radials, 305/45/17

He asked me what compound and I wasn't sure and I may have said s based off the site recommendation for heavy cars and quicker rt. Stiffer sidewall.

Anyone care to post their 17s?

When I was running 17’s:

Sweet!

Thanks for the help! It's going to be a long 7 weeks!

What kind of weld are you making, TIG, MIG? Wall thickness? :D

Thanks! :happy0180:

Yeah you needed to buy that stuff over the winter…waiting this time of year is the worst. Just don’t look in my garage…my car is half apart waiting on parts lmao :smiling1:

Oh boy, here we go… :lol:

I know, but when I first saw the thread name, weld size, I thought of welding rather than wheels. :confused0068:

Lol

Dumb question but you guys running your wheel sensor in these drag dots?

I always did... Always good to know pressures at the track without having to go around to each tire with a gauge.

I guess it's easier on the 6th Gen because 17's on a 5th Gen was damn close and a bit of hit and miss.

Yep, I always run the TPMS in my drag pack as well. Just need that $9 tool off Amazon to relearn the drag pack TPMS to the car before going to the track (or when putting the street wheels & tires back on).

My Toyo 345/30ZR19 R888R has such poor street traction, I'm going to leave the MT ET Street R 325/50R15 on it on the street. It's the only tire that has any bite.