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Old 12-30-2013, 10:13 PM
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Anyone running the 15x5 racestars? What tire would you run on that size rim? Im looking to purchase a drag setup for my TA soon.



Here is a link to the ones im looking at

http://www.teambeefcakeracing.com/92-550244dp----.html
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Yes one guy with a ta is running the 15x5. The backspacing on it was a 2.3xx said it fit perfect. Thread is on here. Google search 15x5 racestar with ls1tech behind it. Should pop up.
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Originally Posted by Firebirdmuscle
Yes one guy with a ta is running the 15x5. The backspacing on it was a 2.3xx said it fit perfect. Thread is on here. Google search 15x5 racestar with ls1tech behind it. Should pop up.
Thanks for the response! I think I'm going to go with the 15x5
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i got the 15x3.75 i believe how come u want the 15x5 why because better handling on the road?
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Originally Posted by unioncarpenter84
i got the 15x3.75 i believe how come u want the 15x5 why because better handling on the road?
I wanted the extra strength of the rim and ill run a little wider tire for better stopping.
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I think those will work out good for you OP. I wish they made that size in the Darkstars.
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I think those will work out good for you OP. I wish they made that size in the Darkstars.
I bit the bullet and ordered them, so we'll see in a couple days! You ever get to run your buddies car? Will you becoming to KC for kc2k14?
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I bit the bullet and ordered them, so we'll see in a couple days! You ever get to run your buddies car? Will you becoming to KC for kc2k14?
No, didn't get a chance to while the weather was decent, and now, it's ****. I will be at KC2k14. He should be too with quite a few other Jefferson City guys.
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Be sure to post up some pics when you get them in and installed
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Originally Posted by Firebirdmuscle
Be sure to post up some pics when you get them in and installed
definitely will! Trying to decide on what tires to run, im thinking MT 275/60/15 and no idea for the front.
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I ordered rear tires, any suggestions on front tires?
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Sadly there's minimal tire choices for that wheel width. The M&H 185/75/15 tire is your best bet.
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They look goofy as **** IMO, and defeat the purpose of a light weight front runner when you run a wider 15" front wheel with a heavier front tire. But it's your ride.
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Originally Posted by Firebirdmuscle
Yep they work perfect. I am running the cheap nexens right know havent had any problems out of them. No grinding fit perfect. In fact i bought mine from beefcake racing.
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
They look goofy as **** IMO, and defeat the purpose of a light weight front runner when you run a wider 15" front wheel with a heavier front tire. But it's your ride.
the 15x5 rims weigh 2lbs more then the 15x3.75. Im sure the bigger tire will add a little more but overall its going to be alot lighter then the zr1 setup I had before.
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Originally Posted by sabersaw30
Yep they work perfect. I am running the cheap nexens right know havent had any problems out of them. No grinding fit perfect. In fact i bought mine from beefcake racing.
I ended up buying them from a local guy, best prices I could find! What size nexen are you running?
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man i need to learn the search function better ive been trying to find a wider front drag setup for a while! those look good i do mostly street driving so i wanted a little wider front!
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Buy my Dark Star 17x9.5's. that's what I'm running on the front with my 15x10's.
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Originally Posted by 97camaro383
I ended up buying them from a local guy, best prices I could find! What size nexen are you running?
I am running a small tire you could run a little bigger on the 5 inch rims. I got these cheap. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nexen-SB80...80R15/19473481
185 65 would probably work good.
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