Any tips on installing new racestars

LARRY01Z28 · 12-03-2019, 08:02 PM

I finally got my new race stars. does anyone have any tips on installing these wheels?

s346k · 12-16-2019, 06:06 PM

make sure you don’t put old air in the tires.

arpad_m · 12-16-2019, 09:40 PM

As s346k said, but what's even more important, make sure you use proper winter air. Check out this detailed guide from ChrisFix.

LARRY01Z28 · 12-16-2019, 10:11 PM

thanks guys. I will note that with the painted black stars that I bought I had to turn the washers sideways to pop them in.(due to a little build up of paint) very normal. I also had to chase the threads for the center caps to bolt in. when installing these rims a great tip is two start two lugnuts and then slide the rim back on those two lugnuts, now tighten those two lug nuts evenly but do not torque them all the way down. now your other three lugnuts will align perfectly and easily.

I will also note that race star has exceptional customer service. I lost a few bolts for the center caps. due to my own fault. the nice people at racestars sent me some more out. no questions asked. very very awesome customer service.

MP3BOOSTED · 12-17-2019, 07:24 AM

using an impact to get the lug nuts on are key, at least with the stock racestar ones that are provided, they are tricky to get on just trying to spin with your fingers or what not.

Just becareful that you don't scratch the rims.

driven2exceSS · 12-17-2019, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MP3BOOSTED

using an impact to get the lug nuts on are key, at least with the stock racestar ones that are provided, they are tricky to get on just trying to spin with your fingers or what not.

Just becareful that you don't scratch the rims.

Just be careful you don't do this over torquing them with an impact... This was done with a torque wrench!
At first skip the washer and mount the wheel, run the lugs in and out completely a few. Maybe even rotate the wheel in between. Then mount with washers.

gotswap · 12-17-2019, 08:41 AM

That looks like a crap lug nut.

driven2exceSS · 12-17-2019, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotswap

That looks like a crap lug nut.

Yup, that it is (they are)

12-03-2019, 08:02 PM	#1
LARRY01Z28 Drives: 2001Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: eubank KY Posts: 250	Any tips on installing new racestars I finally got my new race stars. does anyone have any tips on installing these wheels?

12-16-2019, 06:06 PM	#2
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	make sure you don’t put old air in the tires. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

12-17-2019, 07:24 AM	#5
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	using an impact to get the lug nuts on are key, at least with the stock racestar ones that are provided, they are tricky to get on just trying to spin with your fingers or what not. Just becareful that you don't scratch the rims. __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

12-17-2019, 08:41 AM	#7
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	That looks like a crap lug nut. __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

12-16-2019, 10:11 PM	#4
LARRY01Z28 Drives: 2001Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: eubank KY Posts: 250	thanks guys. I will note that with the painted black stars that I bought I had to turn the washers sideways to pop them in.(due to a little build up of paint) very normal. I also had to chase the threads for the center caps to bolt in. when installing these rims a great tip is two start two lugnuts and then slide the rim back on those two lugnuts, now tighten those two lug nuts evenly but do not torque them all the way down. now your other three lugnuts will align perfectly and easily. I will also note that race star has exceptional customer service. I lost a few bolts for the center caps. due to my own fault. the nice people at racestars sent me some more out. no questions asked. very very awesome customer service.

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