[Chris jimenez]

Hello experienced racers I was just wondering the optimal tire size for the 17 x 11 rim for the quarter mile? Thanks guys

 

[TNRedeye]

I have a set of Weld 17x11 wheels that I use for trips to my local track. I run the MT 315/50-17 ETStreetR. They fit the 11" width well.

 

[OldMoparGuy]

@TNRedeye since your in a Challenger did you have to pound the wheel well ribs to keep from rubbing with those tires? Is your car a wide body?

 

[TNRedeye]

@TNRedeye since your in a Challenger did you have to pound the wheel well ribs to keep from rubbing with those tires?

Everything I've had has been Wide Body. There's no clearance problems at all with the WB.

 

[Chris jimenez]

I have a set of Weld 17x11 wheels that I use for trips to my local track. I run the MT 315/50-17 ETStreetR. They fit the 11" width well.

Is that the best size?

 

[Chris jimenez]

 

[HC5120]

Chris, make sure you get the right backspacing.

 

[HC5120]

Also the 315-50-17 Mickey Thompson ET Street R is 29.4 tall and tread width of 11.2, section width 12.7

See here: MT ET Street R

 

[Chris jimenez]

Also the 315-50-17 Mickey Thompson ET Street R is 29.4 tall and tread width of 11.2, section width 12.7

See here: MT ET Street R

What’s your opinion on this? Go with the 315 50 17?

 

[The Reaper]

Just to confirm previous comments - I was at the dealership getting my car serviced and ordered two new Nitto NT05 tires for the rear and was not even given a timeline, as they have no insights whatsoever. I was told it will likely be several months. Not an issue since I’m putting the Super Stock up for winter soon, but still crazy. AND I had to pay for these things upfront to secure the order - we shall see what happens.

 

[HC5120]

What’s your opinion on this? Go with the 315 50 17?

Chris, yes, I would get the 315-50-17s, especially since you have the deeper rear gear, with the 3.09s. A smaller tire is always faster IF you can get it to hook up, but the next size down is only 28" tall, and the taller 315 tire will give you a larger contact patch on the ground. Plus, as someone with a RE said above, they fit without modification or wheel spacers. They fill up the wheel well nicely, too, on my NB HC. Just make sure to get the right wheel for your car.

 

[Chris jimenez]

Chris, yes, I would get the 315-50-17s, especially since you have the deeper rear gear, with the 3.09s. A smaller tire is always faster IF you can get it to hook up, but the next size down is only 28" tall, and the taller 315 tire will give you a larger contact patch on the ground. Plus, as someone with a RE said above, they fit without modification or wheel spacers. They fill up the wheel well nicely, too, on my NB HC. Just make sure to get the right wheel for your car.

Awesome thanks. What’s the best rims bogarts? I heard weld is number 2?

 

[Chris jimenez]

I have a set of Weld 17x11 wheels that I use for trips to my local track. I run the MT 315/50-17 ETStreetR. They fit the 11" width well.

What your best 1/4 time ? What DA?

 

[Chris jimenez]

Chris, yes, I would get the 315-50-17s, especially since you have the deeper rear gear, with the 3.09s. A smaller tire is always faster IF you can get it to hook up, but the next size down is only 28" tall, and the taller 315 tire will give you a larger contact patch on the ground. Plus, as someone with a RE said above, they fit without modification or wheel spacers. They fill up the wheel well nicely, too, on my NB HC. Just make sure to get the right wheel for your car.

Could a 10 inch wide rim possibly be better if I got it to hook?

 

[Chris jimenez]

Chris, make sure you get the right backspacing.

If the 17x11 315/50/17’s fit with no problem will I still need to worry about backspacing?

 

[butterscotch71]

If the 17x11 315/50/17’s fit with no problem will I still need to worry about backspacing?

You always have to look at backspacing

 

[Chris jimenez]

You always have to look at backspacing

Can you elaborate

 

[butterscotch71]

You can have two different wheels, both 17x11 with different backspacings...and one may fit while the other doesn't.