Picked up the Racestar Wheels

[2k05gt]

I picked up the Racestar Wheels from

Jim's Racing Tires
508 Orems Road
Baltimore, MD 21221
410-391-8660
1-800-281-0409

They gave me a great deal because I was paying cash and picking up the wheels and tires.

so here is what I Got,

15x10 Rear wheels with Mickey thompson ET 275/50 15
15x3.75 Fronts with Mickey Thompson 26x4.5-15
20 Lug nuts and washers
4 Valve Stems
all for 1216.00

As soon as I mount the tires I will take some pics.

[MarcSpaz]

Sweet! Get those bad boys bolted on the car and lets see how they look!

[2k05gt]

Well I need to Order a Relocation bracket for the swaybar... 39.00

CHE
http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-264.htm

Steeda
http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_swaybar_relocation_bracket_s197.php

LMR
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/BMR-SRK001/Mustang-BMR-Rear-Sway-Bar-Relocation-Kit

[boss281]

Well I need to Order a Relocation bracket for the swaybar... 39.00

CHE
http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-264.htm

Steeda
http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_swaybar_relocation_bracket_s197.php

LMR
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/BMR-SRK001/Mustang-BMR-Rear-Sway-Bar-Relocation-Kit

Yup. I have a BMR swaybar kit, never used somewhere. Not sure how I'd get it to you quickly though as my work week is long and solid...

[stkjock]

ahhh HA! now I know where you got them!!

thanks Scott

That looks like a nice $300-400 savings!

[2k05gt]

I know, I did not want to upset our partners at S197forum.com Kimmer and Crew are the Best. I figured you would find your way over here and get the info.... :coolup:

[stkjock]

Scott was that price all in and mounted and balanced?

Also does he carry M&H tires?

[ArtQ]

Just what do you think your doing Dave? (http://www.palantir.net/2001/tma1/wav/dave.wav)

[stkjock]

Just what do you think your doing Dave? (http://www.palantir.net/2001/tma1/wav/dave.wav)

the link doesn't work for me


I think I may just get me some 15s!

I emailed them today and they dont mount, so I may just get the rims and order some M&Hs, I just dont like the look of the ET SRs if they made the SR IIs in 15s I'd get them....

oh BTW - it's your fault and its gonna cost me like $1400!

[2k05gt]

Scott was that price all in and mounted and balanced?

Also does he carry M&H tires?

Beileve it or Not I mounted the front tires Myself... I used a Plastic interior removal tools to pry the tires on so I would not damage the rims. 10.00 to balance

The Rear tires I had NTW to do the Mount and balance 25.00 each
they used there no touch machine

[ArtQ]

the link doesn't work for me

Figures, it's just a useless sound bite anyway.


I think I may just get me some 15s!

I emailed them today and they dont mount, so I may just get the rims and order some M&Hs, I just dont like the look of the ET SRs if they made the SR IIs in 15s I'd get them....

oh BTW - it's your fault and its gonna cost me like $1400!

OK, if that makes you feel better......My Bad :D

Don't forget, PM M&H from ModFords to get your 10% discount code.

[stkjock]

OK, if that makes you feel better......My Bad :D

Don't forget, PM M&H from ModFords to get your 10% discount code.

Thanks Art

any suggestions as to the 275/60/15 or the 325/50/15? I wonder if I need a tire as wide as the 325

[ArtQ]

If your on 275's with 18"s and are hooking then the 275's on 15"s should work just as good if not better.

[stkjock]

I actually have 265/40/18s now. here was my thinking, the smaller tire will weigh less,(looks like 5-6lbs) I already can cut 1.60 60's with a smaller width tire and the 275 will tuck under the fender better then a 325. That's why I was considering it.

[ArtQ]

I think the 275 is the right way to go, The more width the more drag, if you don't need the width for traction, it will just slow you down, the added weight wont help either.

The 265's you're running are 26"+
The 275/60 is 28". What rpm are you trapping now? The tall tire will definitely bring down your trap rpm and also effect the way you launch by raising your gear ratio.
If your not close to your shift rpm through the traps I would go with the 275/50 at just under 26", it will give you a lower gear ratio helping with launch as well as raising trap rpm. Don't forget all the sidewall you are gaining with 15"s, they will also hook better.

[stkjock]

the current tire is a 26.4" height, I'm just about 6500-6600 at the line now, so going to a shorter tire is not a good thing IMHO. I was hoping for a 27" DR but just doesn't seem to exsist. I wanted to go M&H as well, petty I know but I like the tread pattern more then the MT SR, tho I may just go P295/55R15 in MT as its 27.8 and split the difference.

[ArtQ]

OK, didn't think you were that close at the end. I agree with sticking with M&H, but I'm in the same boat and have been looking at Hoosiers (https://www.hoosiertire.com/Drtire.htm), they have a 27" in 275 that I am most likely going with. Some of the guys I run with use Hoosiers and love them.
But they are not a drag radial and you want to drive them to the track, so probably not your best option.

[stkjock]

yeah with a 4.10 and 26.4" tire @ 124 mph I'm at 6500 rpm. The taller tire will also help my highway cruising some. I do want to stick with a radial. To many damn choices!!

[2k05gt]

Yup. I have a BMR swaybar kit, never used somewhere. Not sure how I'd get it to you quickly though as my work week is long and solid...

Anyway I can drive up today and pick it up from ya?

[boss281]

Anyway I can drive up today and pick it up from ya?

I just found the kit and it's complete in the box. It's yours. If you want to drive up Sunday (we'll be doing oil changes while the sun is out) that's fine, otherwise I'll be happy to drop it off in the mail Monday or Tuesday.

What works? PM me or send email...

John

[rygen]

Awesome, this should be good for 2/10ths at least. Can't wait to see them on your car.

[boss281]

Scott, the BMR kit is packed and going into the US Mail tomorrow...

[ScottGTCS]

We are still waiting for the pictures.

[boss281]

Scott, let me know when the kit arrives...

[MarcSpaz]

We are still waiting for the pictures.

I've ben harrassing him for a week. He keeps complaining about something called work (?)... whatever that is :confused: LOL

[2k05gt]

Scott, let me know when the kit arrives...

The Kit arrived yesterday, Thanks So Much John...
I am going to install them this weekend ... Pictures coming soon..:coolup:

[boss281]

:coolup: Now let's see pics.

[rygen]

Waiting........

[2k05gt]

Working on it....

I installed the Relocation Kit tonight. and tested the wheel and it Fits.
Now I can get the Tires Mounted Sunday.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/Writeup/ReloStep7a.jpg

With room to spare !!!!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/Writeup/ReloStep7.jpg

[2k05gt]

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-9.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTires-4.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-8.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-7.jpg

[rygen]

Very nice. Can't wait to watch it run.

[2k05gt]

OK here are the Pics....

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTires-4.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-9.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-8.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/DragTire-7.jpg


I wish I had a Better Camera, this iPhone does not take good pictures.

[MarcSpaz]

Looks awesome!

We can take some shots on Saturday if you want...

[boss281]

Nice Scott. I can't remember, do you have adjustable rear shocks?

[rygen]

What are the size of your tires, and tire height.

Poor Spaz, now he will never catch you. LOL.

[2k05gt]

Nice Scott. I can't remember, do you have adjustable rear shocks?


No, my suspension is 98% Stock I have CHE Lower Control Arms and Steeda Adj, Upper Control Arm. the rest is stock


What are the size of your tires, and tire height.

Poor Spaz, now he will never catch you. LOL.

REAR - P275/50 R15 (26 X 11.50) Tread width 10.5 Sidewall 11.3 Hight 26.1
FRONT - 26.0/4.5-15 Tread width 4.9 Sidewall 6.8 Hight 25.9

[stkjock]

Scott

I asked at S197 - but I'll as here too

does the tire tuck all the way under the well? any pics directly down the lenght of the car from either front or rear?

and lasty the Height @ 26.1- did you measure it at all? I know the 26.1 is MT figure. However if you do the math 275/50/15 = 25.8.

TIA

Dave

[2k05gt]

Scott

I asked at S197 - but I'll as here too

does the tire tuck all the way under the well? any pics directly down the lenght of the car from either front or rear?

and lasty the Height @ 26.1- did you measure it at all? I know the 26.1 is MT figure. However if you do the math 275/50/15 = 25.8.

TIA

Dave

I take some Shots Sunday from the front and rear. But they do tuck inside the wheel quite nicely
I will also measure them. I am just going by the MT Specs

[stkjock]

Thanks much Scott

[ArtQ]

They look great!! The 275 fits on the 10" wheel better than I thought it would too.

[2k05gt]

They look great!! The 275 fits on the 10" wheel better than I thought it would too.

Yes they do. I was worried that they would not...

The fronts say 26, but they are actually 25.0 the Rears are 26.1 tall,
I think if I need fronts again I would get the MT #3009 27.5/4.5-15 that might make them 26.3 tall? anyone have them?



http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/MTrear.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/2k05gt/MUSTANG/MTFront.jpg

[MarcSpaz]

Scott, I am heading up to see Jim on Friday and I ordered my Re-lo brackets! With any luck, I will be ready to race when I get to Mason Dixon on the 17th!

I am orderig some racing seats now that my car is not a DD any more. Should have those by the 24th. :coolup:

Can't wait to get some track time in. I have been to the track exactly zero times this season.

[stkjock]

Scott - thanks for all the replys - ordered some Racestars from REP yesterday and some MTs from JPC today!

[MarcSpaz]

Sweet! We have to do a "Race Star" pic with all the cars at the track and see if they will buy the proofs... hahahahahaha

[stkjock]

that would be cool... but my car's not gonna get there at this point