03-22-2018, 02:08 PM | #295 |
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New drag setup:
Race star industries 92 drag star 18x5 with Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R Radial 28x6-18 (shipping in April hopefully) Factory Reproduction style 41 18x11 with Mickey Thompson Et Street R 305/45-18
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06-06-2018, 09:58 PM | #296 |
Drives: 2024 Nitro Yellow 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016
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Well I found out yesterday and can confirm that 17" race stars and spohn lower control arms on a 2015 ss do not work. Fit when jacked but when on the ground the head of the sway bar link bolts dig into the wheel and also the lower arm hits the wheel closer to the inner edge. I had to cut the lower sway bar end link bushing in half closest to the head of the bolt (sticks out below the control arm) and grind the bolt head 1/2 way off. Then, lots of grinding to the lower control arm. Many test fits/drives to stop contact. Inner rim surface got trashed when I first mounted and backed the car out of the garage. I think I have it solved now but sucks to screw up the wheels!
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06-08-2018, 03:13 PM | #297 |
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Hey John, they're herrrreeee.
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06-15-2018, 05:00 PM | #298 |
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^Nice! I saw someone else on FB also post on getting a set, so they must be shipping eh?
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07-02-2018, 11:03 PM | #300 |
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So is there a 17 that will fit up front with some decent rubber. Would like to run 275's squared on a 17
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07-14-2018, 07:38 AM | #301 |
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Here's the drag setup. Mickey T 305/45-18 rear and 28x6R-18 front. Drives like normal on the streets. I'm at camarofest.
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09-26-2018, 12:18 PM | #302 |
Drives: 2011 1SS RS Synergy Join Date: Aug 2010
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Will a 18x10.5 with 7.5 backspace work in rear?
I'm considering running these wheels and have found nothing on them https://www.weldwheels.com/product/m71-18x10-5/ |
12-12-2018, 10:09 PM | #303 |
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Iam looking at getting new tires . I have 18 x 7 welds in front . Would a 26x8.00r18lt work ? That is a 26.2 diameter ? Thinking 285/40/18 m/t ss in the rear 27 dia. Just wondering if I will have abs codes or anything running these ?
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08-07-2019, 12:18 PM | #304 |
Drives: 2011 2SS Whipplecharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2015
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Hey everyone,
I'm new to this thread ... thanks for the great info John, it really helped my decision making process. I am just about to fit these new Forgestar D5 17x10 Beadlocks on the rear and 18x8 on the front. I'm going to fit M/T ET Street R 305/45R17's on the back (28.1" tall). I would appreciate some feedback on the front tires. Do I go for a 245/45R18 (which will be 27.6" tall)?
I have had Invo's on the car before and they were good, however I am really tempted to give the Firehawks a go ... they have the best reviews out of all of them and are incredibly well priced ($106 vs. $200 for the Nittos). Thoughts / experiences appreciated. Simon |
08-07-2019, 07:19 PM | #305 |
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[QUOTE=TheBracketeer;10590842]Hey everyone,
I'm new to this thread ... thanks for the great info John, it really helped my decision making process. I am just about to fit these new Forgestar D5 17x10 Beadlocks on the rear and 18x8 on the front. I'm going to fit M/T ET Street R 305/45R17's on the back (28.1" tall). I would appreciate some feedback on the front tires. Do I go for a 245/45R18 (which will be 27.6" tall)?
I have had Invo's on the car before and they were good, however I am really tempted to give the Firehawks a go ... they have the best reviews out of all of them and are incredibly well priced ($106 vs. $200 for the Nittos). I decided on 225-55-18 Cooper Evolution Tour. 27.76 and according to Cooper, only 26 pounds. Might not be enough tire for you. I’m not Whippled😁 98H 130mph 1653 pounds.
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08-08-2019, 07:04 PM | #306 |
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I ended up going for the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 in 235/50R18 ... they are perfect.
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10-05-2019, 05:57 PM | #307 |
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I need more traction. I currently have stock wheels on my 2011 SS TT, with Nitto 555 drag radials. No traction at the track. Spinning all over the place (a lot of that is probably my fault -- I have a manual and am still learning). Some questions:
1. If I want to drive my car on the street, at the drag strip, and possibly a road course, would an 18"x8.5" in the front be a good idea? I'm looking at the Race Star Recluse wheels https://racestarindustries.com/produ...er_size=18x8-5 and they have a 10.5" for the rear but I'm trying to figure out what size for the front (I have to pick b/w 5" or 8.5"). I still want to be able to corner well. 2. Thinking about getting MT ET Street R's 305/45/R18 for the rear. 3. What's a good tire for up front? 4. I'm having trouble finding ZL1 replicas in 18" that fit. Any idea on sources for that? Thanks everyone.
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03-07-2020, 06:47 PM | #308 |
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I have a V6 can I run 15" wheels or 17" with out changes
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