Which drag wheels?

I'm looking to get a set of drag wheels. Preferably 16in. so I don't have to grind my calipers and I can still use my BFG DR's for the time being, but everywhere I check it only seem they have 15in. What/where should I look for?

Thanks guys. :cool:

Originally posted by kevkop94TA
I'm looking to get a set of drag wheels. Preferably 16in. so I don't have to grind my calipers and I can still use my BFG DR's for the time being, but everywhere I check it only seem they have 15in. What/where should I look for?

Thanks guys. :cool:

Bogart makes some very nice 15" rims that will fit a 4th gen without grinding the calipers. Light, nice looking too. Unfortunately, they are quite expensive. However, a 15" tire will hook up better and the combo will be lighter than a 16", all else being equal.

rich Krause

Yeah I really don't think i have the money for Bogarts :eek: Though they are awesome wheels.

You can try used draglites off of ebay, i saw a set of 4 the other day for $200!

Weld Pro Star XPs.
They are a little heavier than the standard Pro Stars but the XPs are a bolt on with no modifications.

Draglites will require grinding and XPs are pretty much useless as a drag wheel because of their weight.

You can get a 7.5" wide Centerline Convo Pro/ET that will fit over LT1 brake calipers w/o a problem.

What about the standard ProStars? I found these on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443246770&category=43956

Are they somewhat lighter than the XPs? I emailed the seller asking if the backspacing would work.

Well he added the specs to the auction, but he wasn't sure whether it would work on my car.

FRONTS 16X8-5.5" BACKSPACE. REAR 16X8-4.5" BACKSPACE

Will they fit okay, and will they look decent i.e. not sticking out too far? I don't mind if the rears stick out a little, and I would probably end up just selling the fronts, cause I dont want 8" on the front. :no:

The backspacing on a factory '94 T/A swirl wheel is 6.5". The ones you're thinking about buying will stick out 2" father than your stock wheels. Personally, I think it would look kind of ricey. But that's just my opinion. Oh yeah, the tires may rub the upper fender well lip going over larger bumps too.

:yuck: Thanks for the heads up man. Now I know what backspacing to look for too. :cool:

Normal backspacing for 4th gens are:
8" wheel - 5.5" backspacing
10" wheel - 7.5" backspacing

This will apply to any wheel, give or take a .5"

Originally posted by mongse_1
Normal backspacing for 4th gens are:
8" wheel - 5.5" backspacing
10" wheel - 7.5" backspacing

This will apply to any wheel, give or take a .5"

The newer 5 spoke T/A wheels may be 5.5" backspacing, but the older 93/94 swirl wheels are 6.5". I've measured it more than once just to be sure.

Yes, 5.5" backspacing will work fine too.

I was thinking aftermarket wheels. For instance, Centerlines can come in a 7.5" wide wheel w/ a 5" backspacing. Welds come in an 8" w/ a 5.5" b/s.

Didn't know there was a difference between the 5-stars and the salad shooters.

Well what if I went 15" up front and just left the salad shooters in the rear. Whats the best size to use, also would any besides the Bogarts fit W/O grinding? I don't mind using longer studs and a spacer if need be.

Originally posted by mongse_1
Draglites will require grinding and XPs are pretty much useless as a drag wheel because of their weight.

You can get a 7.5" wide Centerline Convo Pro/ET that will fit over LT1 brake calipers w/o a problem.

I've got a set of Welds for my car. I had to use a 7/16" spacer to get them on without grinding the calipers.

If you're only going to put them on the front and for drag race use only, Weld Draglite 15" x 3.5" with 1.75" back spacing and 5/16" spacers will work without grinding the calipers. You will need longer studs to be safe. I use ARP 12mm x 1.5", part number 100-7708 through Summit.

Yeah I'd be using them for drag only. I mean it would be ok to drive on them to and from the track though, right? As long as I don't drive like a maniac? :)

Originally posted by kevkop94TA
Yeah I'd be using them for drag only. I mean it would be ok to drive on them to and from the track though, right? As long as I don't drive like a maniac? :)

As long as the road is relatively straight and smooth ;) These rims bend easy, so hiting a pot hole, or even rough road, while going around a corner can ruin them. That's why Weld specifically states, "FOR DRAG RACE USE ONLY".

I run these frt runners and street use is a big plus with me.

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I agree not to use Front runners on the street they will break going around a corner and trash your car.
XPs are heavier than regular pro stars but they are still lighter than my salad shooter / bridgestone combo.

I drove a set of Convo Pro fronts from St. Louis to Memphis before. If you've ever travelled I-55 down to Memphis, it's not the smoothest road ever made.


JWINN, even I'd be hesitant about running those on the streets and I run Bogarts. :D They kinda look like Welds, but I can't place them. I know I've seen them before.

So it wasn't too bad then? Its not bad going to my track. 90% of the ride is down the garden state parkway. I don't think it'd be too bad on them.

Originally posted by mongse_1
I drove a set of Convo Pro fronts from St. Louis to Memphis before. If you've ever travelled I-55 down to Memphis, it's not the smoothest road ever made.

I've got the other Centerline wheel, the Telstar. I daily drive them in the summer. For an LT1 car, they're direct fit. No spacers, no grinding. LS1's you've got to do some caliper grinding.

You girls must drive your car's on some of the worst streets in the United States! I have drove these wheels on public roads for some time with no problems. Now if your doing corners like a formula one car or hiting pot holes then no explanation would be required why you have bent wheels.

I had a drag car with spindle mount frt wheel and I drove this on the street for years without tacoing then if I hit a small bump and if anyone has ever seen a spindle mount rim it is even lighter then the rim I currently have in the pic. A rim that is for drag race use only is the legal disclaimer for the retards that want to use the rim as they would as there OEM rim, beating the **** out of it.

Be carefull with a drag wheel on the street and you will not have any problems but if you are a young senseless kid that wants a drag wheel that has the strength of a road race wheel,4X4 wheel and so on then nothing will hold up for you. I would suggest buying circle track steel rims because at $50.00 or less a rim you then can afford to act like a retard with them.

Advice to live by,
Jim
Lets RACE!!!

You definitely haven’t seen the wonderful work MODOT and IDOT does on the highways.

I had no problems w/ my Convo Pros. The car actually ran better in the rain w/ the skinnies than w/ a wide tire. :D

Originally posted by mongse_1
You definitely haven’t seen the wonderful work MODOT and IDOT does on the highways.:D

Are you kidding me I live in Michigan. You know snow,snow plows,bad roads. Just drive with sense and never drive slicks in the rain.

Good advice to follow!

Jim

I have centerline warriors 15x10's on the back and 15x4.5 on the front and I didnt have to grind the calipers

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yep, lots of street miles there...



I bet I've got 20,000 miles on my prostars and I've never bent a wheel. just don't drive like an idiot and you'll be fine.

Originally posted by JWINN
Are you kidding me I live in Michigan. You know snow,snow plows,bad roads. Just drive with sense and never drive slicks in the rain.

Good advice to follow!

Jim

Preachin to the choir man. I’ve been running skinnies for the last 3 years and never bent a wheel. My Convo Pros were perfectly round and my Bogarts had no problem w/ a country road @ 50mph. :)

Originally posted by Brady_96Z
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yep, lots of street miles there...

Attention to detail is always good to have when your trying to see what kind of car the other guy had! New car new rims and tires.