summit star drag wheels...anyone using them?

[TheZaZ]

They look like the exact same specs as the weld drag wheels but are $119 each....

Just wondering if anyone is using them...

Part Number: SUM-521-5862PS
Rim Diameter (in): 15 in.
Rim Width (in): 8.00 in.
Backspacing (in): 5.500 in.
Offset (mm): +25.00mm
Wheel Material: Aluminum
Wheel Finish: Polished
Wheel Construction: 1-piece
Beadlock Included: No
Beadlock Functional: No
Lug Nut Seat Style: Conical seat - 60 degree
Lug Nut Shank Diameter (in): in.
Washer Outside Diameter (in): in.
Hub Centric: No
Center Bore Diameter (mm): 83.00mm
Center Cap Included: Yes
Load Rating (lbs): 2,100 lbs.



Just looking for a pair of rims to throw some 275/50/15 Mickies on....

[Guy]

I've got a local friend who has them. They work great and he has the Weld center caps on them so they look like the real deal lol. The only downside is that they're a bit heavier than the real Prostars.

[strasser_3]

i was also thinking about ordering those let me know how they work out. How much lighter are they than stock 17? and i was wanting the 15x5 on front if you have the part number of that wheel also

[THE REAPER]

I would also like to know if these will just bolt on? Will these need any spacers to make them fit correct? Shoot guys we should get together and see if we can get a group buy on these suckers.

[Fast GTO]

Look good, if they fit properly I'll be buying these.

Patiently waits for the first guinea pig.

[GulfcoastGoat]

The 15x8 w5.5bs will fit with no problems, except that the 275 M/T will bulge out a little over the rim and stick out past the fender lip.
IMO, a better choice would be a 15x10 with 7.5 bs. The 275 fits better on a 10" wheel imo. I put this size (weld draglites), on the back of my goat with the 275 m/t. Took just a little work to make it fit, but was well worth it. Install thread here--> http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1226 47&page=25
(scroll down). also page 24 of thread.

As far as putting a 15x5 on the front, I don't think that a 15 will clear the front brakes on the 05-06. I believe a 4" wide rim is as wide as you can go before contacting the caliper.

[Guy]

They fit, my friend has an 06 SRM and he uses them with MT DR's. I'd have to ask him about the specifics of it though.

[THE REAPER]

Looks like these are a nice set of rims that WILL work great with 275/50or60 R15 M/T's as per the M/T site http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item= ETStreetRadial

[Fast GTO]

275's are very wide on the MT's.

P255/60R15 would be a better choice to avoid any issues.


But let me get this straight, these summit wheels do fit on the rears with no issues? If so great!

[THE REAPER]

Dudes these things are the best mod i have done to date omfg i just took the car around the block with the new tires & man o man i didn't have one single problem this set up was made for the car i bumped the bags up to 20 psi but since they are like 1/4 of an inch shorter & 1/4 of an inch wider i am sure i don't need that much air in the bags but whatever so for all you people who were not sure about these.. THEY ARE A GO!!! : ) I will be at the track with them this Friday so lets hope for a 12.5 woot woot

[Country Goat]

:worthless:

[Fast GTO]

How heavy do they feel?

Now you just need two spare wheels for the fronts with different tires.

[TheZaZ]

I just received one of my tires and one of my wheels....the hoosier tires are very light...21lbs...the rims are 22lbs (summit star)...they look alot better in person ! Very nice rim...Im gonna go get it mounted/balanced today and Ill see about taking some pics...the other tire and rim should get her next week.

The hoosier 275/50/15 doesnt look too wide for this rim at all....ill get pics later guys

[AL04GTO]

For those considering a set of pro-stars, such as myself, may be interested to know that I called Greg Weld Motorsports yesterday. They are expecting inventory on their Dragstar wheels in the 17" sizes this month. Meaning they could be shipping to customers in about 2 months. They have a 17x4.5 and a 17x9.5 for about $190each that I will be waiting to get for my goat. However, the real trick will be finding a tire to fit those 17x4.5's. M&H has some front runners but ill want a true radial on mine. visit gregweld.com for more info
http://www.gregweld.com/_img/styles/large/DragStar .jpg

[TheZaZ]

those are pretty sweet...i went with the 15's to get some more sidewall...help cushion a little bit of the shock when launching..

One thing I have to say..i got my hooser 275/50/15 mounted on the summit star 15x8 rim and its alot lighter then the stock rim and tire. Its way lighter compared to the stock 17" with the nitto drag radial.

It does stick out past the fender a little bit...rolling the lip in wouldnt make a difference but I got drag bags so no worries there.

ALSO, the 275 hoosiers are not too wide for the 15x8 rim at all. They fit it quite nice. I took some pics and will try to get them on here tonight if I can.

[THE REAPER]

Yeah man they look siiiiiiiick on the back i just did 10 runs with them and they are not even close to rubbing w/ 18 - 20 psi in the bags

[BUCKNERBUCK2]

Waiting for pics!!!

[TheZaZ]

I got a bunch of pics for ya...heh..only one wheel and tire mounted on the car...my other wheel and tire will be here next week.

What can I do about hosting them? been awhile since I posted pics so Ive forgotten what I need to do...

[Fast GTO]

pics

[Scotty719]

Photobucket.com then use the [img] tags to directly put pics in your post.

Pics please.

[Fast GTO]

pics...lol

[hardcore]

I picked up one at the Summit store in Alt. OMG those things weigh a TON, have to be 10 lbs more than welds.... I have welds

http://home.comcast.net/~jaxgto/welds.jpg