FS: Pair of 16x8 wheels for drag tires :)
10-29-2009, 09:39 AM
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FS: Pair of 16x8 wheels for drag tires :)
I have been wanting to get a 16" wheel for a while and did a lot of research on what can fit. Ofcourse 16" CCW and Bogart custom made wheels fit but they are about a 1000$ a pair.
So I now have in possession a set of 4 wheels that are 16x8 that will work perfectly with the 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radial or the Hoosiers. The fastest members are all using Mickeys, I know of someone getting 1.60 60' on the Hoosiers too.
I tested the wheels last night and they cleared the rear brake caliper with a 5mm spacer. You can even use a 3mm spacer. The wheels actually fit and spin freely without a spacer but they touch the paint on the caliper
They are in perfect shape and have a mirror polished finish. I will weigh them tonight
I would like to get 400$ for a pair since I only need two of them, and I will include two brand new 5mm spacers.
So I now have in possession a set of 4 wheels that are 16x8 that will work perfectly with the 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radial or the Hoosiers. The fastest members are all using Mickeys, I know of someone getting 1.60 60' on the Hoosiers too.
I tested the wheels last night and they cleared the rear brake caliper with a 5mm spacer. You can even use a 3mm spacer. The wheels actually fit and spin freely without a spacer but they touch the paint on the caliper
They are in perfect shape and have a mirror polished finish. I will weigh them tonight
I would like to get 400$ for a pair since I only need two of them, and I will include two brand new 5mm spacers.
10-29-2009, 02:25 PM
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Make sure you keep street driving to a minimum with Bogarts, I have had a set crack on me while driving. This happened on a drive that was about 1 hour.
Most of my trips had always been about 30 min max with no problems. Just something to be aware of.
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Most of my trips had always been about 30 min max with no problems. Just something to be aware of.
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10-29-2009, 07:55 PM
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Make sure you keep street driving to a minimum with Bogarts, I have had a set crack on me while driving. This happened on a drive that was about 1 hour.
Most of my trips had always been about 30 min max with no problems. Just something to be aware of.
N/M Didn't read right...
Most of my trips had always been about 30 min max with no problems. Just something to be aware of.
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sorry i was a lazy bum this weekend with hallowen parties and football game. philles are in world series - gettin pwnd too.
i will make some time today to weigh the wheels and try to get offsets. my 5mm spacers should be coming any day now too.
i have gotten a BUNCH of PMs about these - all replied,
price is OBO. i will take reasonable offers.
i will make some time today to weigh the wheels and try to get offsets. my 5mm spacers should be coming any day now too.
i have gotten a BUNCH of PMs about these - all replied,
price is OBO. i will take reasonable offers.
11-07-2009, 02:57 PM
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lots of interest. kinda surprised these haven't sold yet tho. no one wants a set of drag 16s cheap? price is OBO but if you make an offer please go thru with it....
11-07-2009, 05:35 PM
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i am not sure about your BBK. the stock E55 rear brakes are 13.2" rotors with 4 POT calipers
i went with a 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson Street Radial. it's perfect for an 8" rim and will give you loads of traction.
you can also use a Hoosier DOT Radial in that same size 255/50/16 that will also give you very good traction. and lastly BFGoodrich also had a drag radial in that size.
here are your options from Summit that carries all 3 brands
http://www.summitracing.com/search/T...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
i went with a 255/50/16 Mickey Thompson Street Radial. it's perfect for an 8" rim and will give you loads of traction.
you can also use a Hoosier DOT Radial in that same size 255/50/16 that will also give you very good traction. and lastly BFGoodrich also had a drag radial in that size.
here are your options from Summit that carries all 3 brands
http://www.summitracing.com/search/T...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
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I think it may be certain years E320 or E350.
