Originally posted by nomad: Just looking at pictures the BS Comp 5 fronts look awful spindly. The street version looks a little more robust. I'm already at minimum weight dso that's not an issue.
We've had really good luck with the street lite wheels going on 7 years.
NPK, Kye Kelly had a wheel break, he is sponsored by Race Star but swears up and down that it was a borrowed set of wheels from Dean Karnes and not
I ordered a set of racestar double bead locks from summit about 3 years ago. When i unboxed them i found a huge finishing flaw on the outer wheel surface.Summit would replace the one but i said too myself if this passed race star"s quality control what else could they be skimping on? I ended up sending them back and odering a set of the welds which at the time where 4 of 5k for the pair.Big nut to swallow but great piece of mind!!
Posts: 1424 | Location: united states | Registered: January 16, 2006
I looked at all the opinions here and pulled the trigger for a new set. The repair ideas were pretty cool. In fact I bought some stainless set screws to repair the old wheels. I guess I just really wanted a new set. I ordered BS Street Lites for the fronts and BS Comp 5 for the rears. Thanks for the help.
Buy what ever wheels you like, it is bracket racing not Top Fuel cars.
If YOU like them then go for it and you do not have to ask anyone here or get their permission. If you like the Deltas that is fine to.
I like the look of the Billet Specialties wheels to. That is what I run on my Chevy ll.
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I would rather keep my older RaceStars, non bead locks and use the $3000-$4000 to pay more entry fees and race more. Just a personal budget decision, I don't think fancy wheels ever won the race, they look good for sure but do they help you win? I would say no way, but you would be looking good if you don't get the win slip ;-).
of course there are, there is no better wheel currently on the market and those that can afford the best, buy the best and they will still be selling them at $5k a wheel.
Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000
Well, I got the new wheels mounted and on the car. Each wheel was 3 pounds lighter than the old one.
I got the scales out to weigh the car but, the fridge took a shyyt this morning (see the fridge thread). The car is pretty close to the minimum now so I may get to add some weight to a more advantageous position.
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They are a great wheel if you need a 16x16. I have some Alphas on order now for a 15" wheel. 
