Drag wheel for my racestars? Need some ASAP

[bolivianpimp]

Happy New Year to everyone! I just got back from a 4 week vacation out of the country and now i am set on bringing my new setup to the track!! I just need you help trying to decide on which tires to purchase for my 15x10 Racestars. I have another set of wheels for the street, but i want something with alot of GRIP for the racestars for when i play hard. I have the front runners, but can only afford tires for rear right now.

Right now, i have 4.10's and a saleen blower pushing 480 rwhp through a manual. I have plans to forge the internals by the summer, but as we know that may change. I researched that with 4.10's i will need a 28" tall tire to finish at the top of 4th. I might end up switching to 3.73 later, but i want to give my 4.10's a chance first and see how i grip.

I have been looking at the MT ET Streets , any feedback on those?
Also, what exact size would be good for my application? Where is the best price to order the tires from?

Thanks for your comments

 

[rayS197]

295/55/15 MT ET is what I chose.

 

[JPO8GT]

4.10's and a twin screw go with the 295/55R15 or 325/50R15 M/T ET Street Radials either will make u happy on traction.. and with the twin screw even if u changed to 3.73 it would still do well.. 295's are a bolt on fit and very clean look!

 

[bolivianpimp]

295s won't rub on the fender?

Also , are the 295 55 15 28" tall? I need that for the 4.10s. Thanks guys.

 

[tjm73]

Are the 295 55 15 28" tall? I need that for the 4.10s. Thanks guys.

Very close. 27.8"

 

[rayS197]

No they dont hit the fender or anything. the 325 you may have to trim off the bracket for clearance.

McCormick racing was the cheapest I could find, but I ended up ordering thru Summit as they price matched. McCormick doesnt have that size listed on their site but they do on their ebay listing. Vic and I both ordered from Summit.
http://www.mccormackracing.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/295-...Q5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2483wt_1002

 

[tjm73]

295/55/15 MT ET is what I chose.

How much space from the inner tire edge to the closest point of contact in the fender well?

 

[zoomerman46]

Hey Bolivianpimp,
Not to jack this post but i was looking at your pic's Car look Great. Is the hood a Cervinis Ram Air? I got one sitting in my garage waiting for good weather to fit it then get it painted. Now I can see what a Black car looks like with that style hood.

 

[Vcoat]

295/55/15 MT ET is what I chose.

I agree with Ray...

 

[bolivianpimp]

No they dont hit the fender or anything. the 325 you may have to trim off the bracket for clearance.

McCormick racing was the cheapest I could find, but I ended up ordering thru Summit as they price matched. McCormick doesnt have that size listed on their site but they do on their ebay listing. Vic and I both ordered from Summit.
http://www.mccormackracing.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/295-...Q5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2483wt_1002

Thanks for the link and pricing info! I will most likely do the same ordering scheme that you did. How long did it take to arrive?

Very close. 27.8"

Thanks i sure hope that .2" doesnt make a difference haha.

Hey Bolivianpimp,
Not to jack this post but i was looking at your pic's Car look Great. Is the hood a Cervinis Ram Air? I got one sitting in my garage waiting for good weather to fit it then get it painted. Now I can see what a Black car looks like with that style hood.

Thanks for the compliments! The Hood is a carbon fiber replica from the GT500 KR made to fit onto GT front end. I purchased it from a company that i cant remember the name but will look for it, he gave me EXCELLENT customer service and i would buy from him again in a heartbeat.

I agree with Ray...

I have lowering springs, so i think the 295 is the widest i will be able to fit without hitting the fender on launch. Thanks for the advise.

 

[bigpappy33]

I am running the 295's on a 15x8 wheel no problem, 4.10s as well. Will have some ETs after this weekend

 

[DTony]

I am running the 295's on a 15x8 wheel no problem, 4.10s as well. Will have some ETs after this weekend

Nice, that is the tire I am going to put on my Race Star 8" wheels. Do you have any pic's of them mounted up?

 

[bolivianpimp]

Is there anything other than the rear sway relocation that i would need? Do the stock studs work fine for the 15x10s?

 

[rayS197]

Is there anything other than the rear sway relocation that i would need? Do the stock studs work fine for the 15x10s?

That's it! stock studs are fine

 

[bigpappy33]

Nice, that is the tire I am going to put on my Race Star 8" wheels. Do you have any pic's of them mounted up?

Yep, crappy Iphone pics tho

 

[bolivianpimp]

DAMN thats a sexy pic big pappy!!! Ill be awaiting those ET times!! I was about to pull the trigger on the ET streets , but my friend keeps telling me the racemasters are better and is sticking hard to it.. Then also tells me that i should go for cheater slicks or slicks!! However, i do want to occasionally drive on the street with these wheels, recommendations?

Glad to hear about stock studs. Do the wheels require hubcentric rings?

 

[Kraftsman]

Do the racestars have a mag style lug nut like a prostar or an acorn style? The only reason I ask is because I have 15x10 prostars on mine and I am very afraid to take my wheels off. I tried driving to the track with my 18's last year (2009) and change wheels there, big mistake, I ended up stripping 3 wheel studs cause I didn't know you aren't supposed to use an impact.

sent from my Droid Incredible.

 

[tjm73]

Do the racestars have a mag style lug nut like a prostar or an acorn style? The only reason I ask is because I have 15x10 prostars on mine and I am very afraid to take my wheels off. I tried driving to the track with my 18's last year (2009) and change wheels there, big mistake, I ended up stripping 3 wheel studs cause I didn't know you aren't supposed to use an impact.

sent from my Droid Incredible.

Mag style.

 

[Kraftsman]

why mag style? what is the deal with them? are they stronger? obviously less chance of a wheel falling off, but they fucking suck to take on and off.

 

[tjm73]

why mag style? what is the deal with them? are they stronger? obviously less chance of a wheel falling off, but they fucking suck to take on and off.

That's a question for Racestar to answer.