American Racing Razor Wheels

J&D · 08-15-2006

Has anyone bought the Shelby Razor wheels? I am interested in the 20" rims and Toyo 255/35 tires. I just don't know enough about the offset specs to tell if the wheels will stick out too much. Your advice will be appreciated.

http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...lloy&section=N

POCO · 08-15-2006

It would be nice if they had given the backspacing in metrics.I've seen a couple of 05-06" Stangs with Razors and they do look sweet.I did look up in FRPP book and they list a stock 18X8.5 Bullitt as 6.82inch backspacing.

holly_lowe · 08-15-2006

Just remember that the 20' wheels will weigh you down just a wee bit more than what you have already.They are really nice wheels though

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steve999_1 · 08-15-2006

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Originally Posted by J&D

Has anyone bought the Shelby Razor wheels? I am interested in the 20" rims and Toyo 255/35 tires. I just don't know enough about the offset specs to tell if the wheels will stick out too much. Your advice will be appreciated.

J&D, these are nice looking wheels and come on the V6 supercharged Shelby GT350 known as the CS6. See link for some pictures.

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/shelby_cs6.asp

Best if you contact you dealer or AR directly regarding offset - the AR web is recommending 24mm offset which seems quite low - the wheels will stick out an inch further. Probably ok if you keep the suspension standard - when the wheels move up they move in slightly - but if you intend to lower the car, it will be very tight. I have lowered my car 2" on the rear, the wheels stick out 0.9" further than stock and the clearance is extremely low. Having said the CS6 in the pics has clearly been lowered so you will be able to make it work as 24mm is the biggest offset they make; they will look good on that Windveil B.

Here's a handy calculator to use for comparing wheel and tire sizes and offsets.

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

Which part of Houston you in ?

savagess · 08-16-2006

I have on my car see pic in gallery. they only stick out 1/2 inch
more they look flush with top of fenders. on back i am getting
mud flaps it throw up dirt on the rear lower fender.. more so
then the stock ones

J&D · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by savagess

I have on my car see pic in gallery. they only stick out 1/2 inch
more they look flush with top of fenders. on back i am getting
mud flaps it throw up dirt on the rear lower fender.. more so
then the stock ones

Thanks savagess and everyone else!! The debate ended today when I placed the order for .... 18"ers

I opted for the 18 because they are the same size of the Shelby GT. The tires will be Toyo 255/45Zs. The wheels are the American Racer/Shelby Razors. Same as this Shelby:

J&D · 08-17-2006

[quote=steve999_1
Which part of Houston you in ?[/quote]

Close to Hobby airport between I45 and the loop. And you??

savagess · 08-17-2006

i have them i love it Note you may have to get center rings..

the number HR 727050 the bore on the rim is 72 mm and the car hub
is 70.5mm i order my today l let you know if it work and the shimmy stop
at 60

steve999_1 · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by J&D

Close to Hobby airport between I45 and the loop. And you??

sounds like you are close to Strictly Pro. I'm in Cinco Ranch, Katy

steve999_1 · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by J&D

Thanks savagess and everyone else!! The debate ended today when I placed the order for .... 18"ers

I opted for the 18 because they are the same size of the Shelby GT. The tires will be Toyo 255/45Zs. The wheels are the American Racer/Shelby Razors. Same as this Shelby:

Hi J&D, that thumbnail you posted is the Shelby CS6 with 20" wheels, not the GT with 18s.

J&D · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by steve999_1

Hi J&D, that thumbnail you posted is the Shelby CS6 with 20" wheels, not the GT with 18s.

That's correct steve, they are the 20"s but the wheels I am getting are the 18" version of the ones on the picture. The tires on the 07 Shelby GT500 are p255/45ZR-front and P285/40ZR-rear. I went with the former all around.

With the help of Savagess, I was able to determine that the 20"s would stick out a little too much for my taste. (the little I have!!)

I verified that the wheels are going to have the Shelby cobra on the center and one of the spokes will have the word "Shelby" on it. Pretty cool I think. Thanks for your input.

J&D · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by savagess

i have them i love it Note you may have to get center rings..

the number HR 727050 the bore on the rim is 72 mm and the car hub
is 70.5mm i order my today l let you know if it work and the shimmy stop
at 60

Thanks for this info Savagess I will call the tech guy at Discount tire and ask if they can order them for me. Otherwise, can you tell me where you ordered yours? I am hoping that the slight shimmy will not be as bad on 18" wheels, just in case, I am willing to have them ready if they do.

POCO · 08-18-2006

I've seen a set of the gun metal finish Razors...I'm thinking they would look pretty good on the orangy car. Poco

J&D · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by POCO

I've seen a set of the gun metal finish Razors...I'm thinking they would look pretty good on the orangy car. Poco

Heck yeah!! Please post pics ASAP.

savagess · 08-18-2006

I order for a part store. in town .. A&A auto parst. chain..

i Know for the razor you need 72mm on rim and 70.5 on hub
my will be in today i let you know if it fits...