Will these work? - (Take II)

[Mike P]

These wheels

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?dVeh=dVeh&bp=&tc=REPZ06&c=1&rcz=48188&yr=1998&pc=22488&wd=17&rw=&vid=013159&rc=MIDINT


With these tires

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial&sku=3743R&size=P275/40R17&type=SS



I just want to make sure I get some input before I pull the trigger & buy. Thanks! :)


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[jbradsh1]

These wheels

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?dVeh=dVeh&bp=&tc=REPZ06&c=1&rcz=48188&yr=1998&pc=22488&wd=17&rw=&vid=013159&rc=MIDINT

With these tires

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial&sku=3743R&size=P275/40R17&type=SS

I just want to make sure I get some input before I pull the trigger & buy. Thanks! :)
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Hey Mike; the wheels look great just make sure they aren't made in China, the quality control there concerns me some (which may be unfounded).

You're gettin' serious with the ET radials, so are you going for low 12s or high 11s?

[edmanet]

The 54 offset should work. The 17x9.5 with 56 offset didn't quite
fit on my car.

I just found this site. There are OEM wheels here.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/

[Mike P]

Hey Mike; the wheels look great just make sure they aren't made in China, the quality control there concerns me some (which may be unfounded).

You're gettin' serious with the ET radials, so are you going for low 12s or high 11s?


Jeff:

Thanks for the reminder about China. Yea, going to the track is not as much fun as it could be, when my car spins for the 1st 90 feet......

Yes, hopefully going for low 12's. Reggie hit an 11.98 & Robert hit a 12.0 with similar set ups.... :)





The 54 offset should work. The 17x9.5 with 56 offset didn't quite
fit on my car.

I just found this site. There are OEM wheels here.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/


Roy:

I'm thinkin' the 54 offset should work. Also, thanks for the OEM wheel web site.

Good luck at the track tonight, you've gotta be lovin' your car. Let us know how you do.... :)


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[Ktlplxm]

54 will still be close depending on the tire. if it rubs it shouldn't for long. 2mm will only move it another .08".

[johnh]

Try this offset calc:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[Mike P]

Thanks John......



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[edmanet]

Get those DRs. Mine just took me on an 11 second run. Time slip is in the drag forum.

[bigwillys58]

i picked up some used hoosiers on some camaro ss wheels so im ready for stanton! let me know the next time your goin. should be a pretty good time with a couple rude g8s there...

jesse

[Mike P]

i picked up some used hoosiers on some camaro ss wheels so im ready for stanton! let me know the next time your goin. should be a pretty good time with a couple rude g8s there...

jesse


Jesse:

I was planning on going to Stanton, MI this Friday 5/22/09 - 5pm to 10pm

I'll PM you my cell phone number, it would be cool if you can make it. You probably could hit a high 11 time slip too! :)


http://www.midmichmotorplex.com/index.html

http://www.midmichmotorplex.com/events.html




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[bigwillys58]

damn second shift all to hell!!! cant make it yet again

[edmanet]

These should work ????

Replica Wheel ZR1 Replica
17X9.5 5-120.65 38S

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-120.65*5-4.75*5-120.6&tc=REPZR1&c=4&rcz=48188&yr=1998&pc=23133&wd=17&rw=9.5&vid=013159&rc=MIDINT

The rims that had a 56 offset didn't fit. But I believe these should. 18mm less moves the rim out almost an inch.

[Mike P]

I just saw this. Good call Roy! These totally have to work......

George, Charlie, Jay, Paul, others?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do;jsessionid=lLdgKhQY1b5x0yhgGCtR B93YLW2bTd7yL2wQXWnw5QhSvjyq3J1bTzrBncTZ9YFfQ73Pq3 ghvfXLJjThx3zk0vPhT9YbJPCXKQ8KCGkNBJQQpDkwYnTLB6ly JtqtPKnK!1276403814!NONE?bp=5-120.6&pc=23133&counter=1&wd=17&rw=9.5



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[-Ray-]

I just saw this. Good call Roy! These totally have to work......

George, Charlie, Jay, Paul, others?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do;jsessionid=lLdgKhQY1b5x0yhgGCtR B93YLW2bTd7yL2wQXWnw5QhSvjyq3J1bTzrBncTZ9YFfQ73Pq3 ghvfXLJjThx3zk0vPhT9YbJPCXKQ8KCGkNBJQQpDkwYnTLB6ly JtqtPKnK!1276403814!NONE?bp=5-120.6&pc=23133&counter=1&wd=17&rw=9.5



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I ordered these wheels yesterday.
BTW, I posted this wheel two months ago.

[-Ray-]

Here are the pics of my new wheels. I wanted Silver, but they sent chrome. I took 'em anyway.
$105 a piece.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ElecBlueG6GT/G8/Drag%20Wheels/DSCF1349.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ElecBlueG6GT/G8/Drag%20Wheels/DSCF1348.jpg

[wreckwriter]

Here are the pics of my new wheels. I wanted Silver, but they sent chrome. I took 'em anyway.
$105 a piece.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ElecBlueG6GT/G8/Drag%20Wheels/DSCF1349.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ElecBlueG6GT/G8/Drag%20Wheels/DSCF1348.jpg

What tire are you going to use?

[-Ray-]

I haven't quite figured that out yet. I'm leaning toward to the MT drag radials though. Somehow, I keep thinking of the 28" tire that Mike from New Era uses though.

MT 3743R is one

[Mike P]

Ray:

Those wheels are awesome! Sorry, I didn't see where you said these would fit a month ago. Sometimes a post or 2 will slip through my hands/eyes.

So these are the 38mm offset ones?

Where did you buy them for $105 a wheel?

Nice job Ray!


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[-Ray-]

Ray:

Those wheels are awesome! Sorry, I didn't see where you said these would fit a month ago. Sometimes a post or 2 will slip through my hands/eyes.

So these are the 38mm offset ones?

Where did you buy them for $105 a wheel?

Nice job Ray!


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No Mike.
These are the 54 offset wheels. I got them from Discount Tire. One of the guys from the Indy GTO forum gave me a killer discount. Guess I need to talk to him about tires too! :)

[Darkside]

I think you put the wrong address down Mike. I looked out my door a few minutes ago and found these:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/Darkside/mts.jpg

[Mike P]

I think you put the wrong address down Mike. I looked out my door a few minutes ago and found these:


Damn! I was wondering where those were!!! lol :)

Bias Ply huh? I bet you can't wait to run with these on!!!

Nice..... :devil:


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[edmanet]

No Mike.
These are the 54 offset wheels. I got them from Discount Tire. One of the guys from the Indy GTO forum gave me a killer discount. Guess I need to talk to him about tires too! :)


What lugs are you going to use ?? The stock lugs are too big.

[wreckwriter]

For me, also wheels from Discount, I just ordered their lug kit with the wheels. Cost me $45.

[-Ray-]

I'm going to have to go by the shop. I can't break the lug nuts loose.