BOGART , bolted vs. welded ?
11-26-2008, 12:58 PM
#2
Both styles have welded shells halves. The bolted version has the centers bolted to the shells. They are not cosmetic bolts.
Both are very durable and work both perfectly fine, there should be little concern regarding differences with either regarding drag racing.
Over the many years, of actual road/street use, the bolted versions have been proven to be slightly more durable. I've seen offhand about 5 bolted style wheels damaged in about 15 years, and 25 non-bolted wheels break on the late model F-body. Remember, this is over quite a few years. Most (literally 20 out of the 25 wheels) were from customers who were using non-approved VW style radial tires. They wreak havoc on a skinny wheel. They are not meant to be stuff on a narrow wheel.
Obviously, no one likes to see a wheel fail, we do not either. Our actual history proves that the F-body drag wheels are very strong and last through many circumstances. Obviously, since most people do not trailer their cars to a drag strip. Most are using them on the street.
Let me know if you need further help.
Both are very durable and work both perfectly fine, there should be little concern regarding differences with either regarding drag racing.
Over the many years, of actual road/street use, the bolted versions have been proven to be slightly more durable. I've seen offhand about 5 bolted style wheels damaged in about 15 years, and 25 non-bolted wheels break on the late model F-body. Remember, this is over quite a few years. Most (literally 20 out of the 25 wheels) were from customers who were using non-approved VW style radial tires. They wreak havoc on a skinny wheel. They are not meant to be stuff on a narrow wheel.
Obviously, no one likes to see a wheel fail, we do not either. Our actual history proves that the F-body drag wheels are very strong and last through many circumstances. Obviously, since most people do not trailer their cars to a drag strip. Most are using them on the street.
Let me know if you need further help.
