c63amgpower

Hi guys
some advice please . i went to the drag strip for the first time on a fun day last weekend . I really struggled for traction . i tried esp on ,sport and manged to get off the line but as usual engine was cutting off as i was spinning so times were really bad . I then after some advice tried esp off but just spun on the line and could not get a run .
i was then running on 265/3019 pilot sport cups .

some say i should get 17 inch rims for rear and put some hoosier drag radials on . i can get a oz rim allagerita who claim it is lightweight but is an 8j , would i be able to fit a 275/40/17 hoosier on this .

some advice from you professionals. i am from south africa so some stuff not available this side.

Even Money

Get a set of custom forgeline 17x9.5 to go with the hoosier 275s. That's what I ran last year.

c63amgpower

Thanks ,any specific place where i can get from

Even Money

I think you can go direct to forgeline on their website...or if you have to order from USA, contact ACG San Diego.

c63amgpower

anybody with experience on oz wheels and sizes

c63amgpower

any idea waht was the weight of the 17 inch custom forgelines

Even Money

IF I remember correctly, the rim and hoosier together weighed about 41 lbs. I think the tire was about 22 lbs, so the rim about 19 lbs. About as light as you will get while still having enough strength for safety/reliability.

c63amgpower

thanks alot , will try to source them.