Help with wheel and tire choice for the track

[tonester1011]

just looking for a little help from anyone out there...im planning on going with a 15x8 weld pro star wheel and was going to go with a BFG DR 275/50 tire to use at the track. the only problem i have is what backspacing to go with...i can get 3 1/2, 4 1/2, or 5 1/2. when it comes to wheel and tire sizes i am pretty dumb to say the least. any suggestions anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. oh and am i making the right choice by going with the BFG's over the MT ET streets...i am planning on using these at the track and also for the ride to the track..

[mrtomcat]

927-96-58210Jegs$159.99WheelsSize: 15" x 8", Bolt Circle: 5x4-1/2", Rear Spacing: 5-1/2"WeldPro Star 96-Series Wheel
672-3752Jegs$169.99Slicks26'' x 10.5'' - 15''LTMickey ThompsonMickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire

927-601-1410Jegs$9.99Lug NutsMAG LUG 1.310" 12X1.25(4) WeldMag Lug

If you don't want to go with ET Streets (slicks) go with ET Street Radials

the BFG's are very good but the MT's are supposed to be better

[tonester1011]

thanx alot

[tonester1011]

i can fit a 5 1/2" back spacing on there...even with eibachs u think?

[DSport G35]

Originally Posted by mrtomcat

927-96-58210Jegs$159.99WheelsSize: 15" x 8", Bolt Circle: 5x4-1/2", Rear Spacing: 5-1/2"WeldPro Star 96-Series Wheel
672-3752Jegs$169.99Slicks26'' x 10.5'' - 15''LTMickey ThompsonMickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire

927-601-1410Jegs$9.99Lug NutsMAG LUG 1.310" 12X1.25(4) WeldMag Lug

If you don't want to go with ET Streets (slicks) go with ET Street Radials

the BFG's are very good but the MT's are supposed to be better

Tomcat - Will those fit with the OEM Brembos?

[mrtomcat]

no, the 15's don't fit over the Brembo's the 16's did but Weld no longer makes them

I think there are Mustang wheels that do the trick but not sure about that.

[tonester1011]

so im bout to pick up these weld pro stars...any one have any problems with the shank lugs as opposed to the regular acorn ones.

[mrtomcat]

Originally Posted by tonester1011

so im bout to pick up these weld pro stars...any one have any problems with the shank lugs as opposed to the regular acorn ones.

they suck!

the amount of wheel studs I had to replace is beyond fun.
They work on the oem studs but depending on your track you might get kicked out because the oem studs are not long enough.
You can get the 50 mm Nismo Studs they work fine. The 60 mm are too long and will shave off the lug nuts.

BTW I'm selling mine

I have a set of 2 Welds with BFG DR's (275's) hardly used
or a set of 2 Welds with ET Streets (about 10 runs on them)

pm me if you're interested

[Alberto]

I use shank lugs, Ive never had a problem with breaking studs,although I know many that have....Id ditch em if I could.

[DSport G35]

Originally Posted by mrtomcat

they suck!

the amount of wheel studs I had to replace is beyond fun.
They work on the oem studs but depending on your track you might get kicked out because the oem studs are not long enough.
You can get the 50 mm Nismo Studs they work fine. The 60 mm are too long and will shave off the lug nuts.

BTW I'm selling mine

I have a set of 2 Welds with BFG DR's (275's) hardly used
or a set of 2 Welds with ET Streets (about 10 runs on them)

pm me if you're interested

Will the welds that your selling fit on my car(Brembos)?

[mrtomcat]

Originally Posted by DSport G35

Will the welds that your selling fit on my car(Brembos)?

sorry, no it's the 15" ones they don't fit over the Brembos

[tonester1011]

i diceided to just use them mustang wheels off my dads 96 gt and i picked up some mt et streets 16"....it was cheaper than buying wheels and tires so we'll see how that works for me...thanx for all the info guys

[BluZee]

I have some 16" draglites that use those shank lug nuts. Im trying to get rid of them as we speak. LOL! Hopefully I can get some wheels that use regular lug nuts.

[Alberto]

I think Im just gonna have some wheels custom made for racing...

[mrtomcat]

Originally Posted by Alberto

I think Im just gonna have some wheels custom made for racing...

the Centerlines are very promising, that's my next choice and they do the custom back spacing but it's about $250 per wheel.