Jer Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Don't know if I am the first, here is a pic of the 50th Alcoa's on my GT500. Beautiful! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Espejo Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Looking Good. You may be the first one with tires put on?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 First *I* have seen! Unless someone can point me to an earlier post, I think we have our T-shirt winner here... Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 cha ching! the guy who hired Jer has got to be walking around like a peacock! talk about a total turn around.......wow....keep up the good work guitar man! Agreed 100%, he has been outstanding!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 First *I* have seen! Unless someone can point me to an earlier post, I think we have our T-shirt winner here... Jer I'll take it! Let me know how to get the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'll take it! Let me know how to get the shirt. Go to www.shelbystore.com, pick out a T-shirt (add it to the cart in your size so we know it's in stock), then PM me the Part #, along with your shipping address. Congrats! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 First *I* have seen! Unless someone can point me to an earlier post, I think we have our T-shirt winner here... Jer Without the center tops I think it should be a tank top ! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Without the center tops I think it should be a tank top ! Andrew Naw, that's MY fault. I'll pay for the sleeve upgrade! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Wait so if you could fit a 295 on the rear would we be able to fit a 275 on the front? Why did you go 295/30 instead of 295/35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Going to blame me for the lack of center caps? Talk to Jer about that one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Wait so if you could fit a 295 on the rear would we be able to fit a 275 on the front? Why did you go 295/30 instead of 295/35? Toyo does not have that tire in 295/35, same for the front. They only have 255/35. This way both front and back are the same height. Plus I have the 9" Alcoa's in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Going to blame me for the lack of center caps? Talk to Jer about that one..... Hey, I took the heat a couple posts ago! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hey, I took the heat a couple posts ago! Jer That's why you get paid...."da big bucks". And ya knew the job was dangerous when ya took it! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks for all the good work, Jer! Just kidding with the comment........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks for all the good work, Jer! Just kidding with the comment........ You're welcome. As for the comment, we all know I've heard WORSE things. Search the forums! LOL... Your T-shirt will ship tomorrow. Thanks again for your support. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I used Toyo Proxes 4 Plus all season tires, 255/35/20 and 295/30/20. They fit perfect in my opinion. The rears are just flush with the body and look quite a bit wider than the Goodyears. I was planning to go with the Michelin's but found these Toyo Proxy 4 295/30/20 for $175 each, much lower than the Michelins. Any comments on how well the Toyo's compare to the Michelin's (or Goodyear's for that matter) for spirited street driving, no tracking? I would think they would fall in somewhere between, I have had them on other vehicles and was satisfied with the ride and handling - the GT500 may be something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 FWIW, We've been using the Michelin Pilot Sport line on some Production cars, they are getting rave reviews in our tests. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I was planning to go with the Michelin's but found these Toyo Proxy 4 295/30/20 for $175 each, much lower than the Michelins. Any comments on how well the Toyo's compare to the Michelin's (or Goodyear's for that matter) for spirited street driving, no tracking? I would think they would fall in somewhere between, I have had them on other vehicles and was satisfied with the ride and handling - the GT500 may be something different. I have not tried the Michelins yet, but I needed tires which are usable in colder weather. So far I think the traction compares favorably with the Goodyears, especially when the tires are not up to temperature. The Toyo's are Y rated for this application, the ride is in my opinion a bit smoother and the handling is still great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Has anyone who placed their deposit on the second day received the call yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Has anyone who placed their deposit on the second day received the call yet? I placed mine on the first day at 1 PM PST and was told yesterday that I would get a call next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch12573 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Has anyone who placed their deposit on the second day received the call yet? I placed my order on the first day around 1500 and haven't received a call yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Caps are in today, as well as the gift! It is a cool Alcoa wheel style key chain..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Caps are in today, as well as the gift! It is a cool Alcoa wheel style key chain..... Wow, you're just being the first on everything aren't you? However, if no pics, it didn't happen!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 FWIW, We've been using the Michelin Pilot Sport line on some Production cars, they are getting rave reviews in our tests. Jer Jer, Do you know what the speed rating is on them? I need a set with (Y) rating...Which is NOT the same as Y rating. Y Rating: 186 MPH (Y) Rating = 186+ SUSTAINED MPH Well, I should say I'd like to have a set with a (Y) rating for running the Mojave Mile with a 190+MPH Goal. TIA, Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have not tried the Michelins yet, but I needed tires which are usable in colder weather. So far I think the traction compares favorably with the Goodyears, especially when the tires are not up to temperature. The Toyo's are Y rated for this application, the ride is in my opinion a bit smoother and the handling is still great. Are these the same ones mentioned above that sell for $175.00 ea??? Are they Y rated or (Y) rated? That's ($175ea) CHEAP for any Y rated tire. At least compared to what I've been looking at. TIA, Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 These are Y rated up to 186 MPH, I have them for the colder times of the year. Once it warms back up, I'll put the GY's back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hereby a pic of the gift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hereby a pic of the gift... Oh MAN! That's just too cool. Available to the GP or just for fist time Alcoa picture posters????? I WANT ONE! <lol> Jer??? Phill (I'm a SUCKER for cool trinkets and gadgets!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Oh MAN! That's just too cool. Available to the GP or just for fist time Alcoa picture posters????? I WANT ONE! <lol> Jer??? Phill (I'm a SUCKER for cool trinkets and gadgets!) This was the gift I sent to everyone who got their wheels but had their center caps delayed a few days. Not for sale, just something special for the occasion. The photo doesn't show that it is actually proportionate, almost an inch thick - pretty big and heavy, actually. BTW, I'll check on the Michelin speed rating for you today. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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