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Old 04-01-2012, 04:57 PM
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Default Rear wheels for the track

I need to get a set of rear wheels for drag racing. Something I can mount a set of slicks or ET street bias plys & since a 15 inch wheel wont clear the calipers (not grinding my calipers) I was thinking of something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-99-CAM...item2ebc66fbbd

I know I would get more sidewall with a 15 inch wheel & would rather go that route but without grinding the calipers might be stuck going with 16s.
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for a low buck setup those will work fine. Thats what i run and lots of my buddies run on there cars. FWIW we usually pay less then 50.00 a piece for those at the local junk yards.
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Originally Posted by flintwrench69

I know I would get more sidewall with a 15 inch wheel & would rather go that route but without grinding the calipers might be stuck going with 16s.
Uhhh, no. There are several drag wheels that are a direct bolt on.
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Originally Posted by 3rdgen92maro
for a low buck setup those will work fine. Thats what i run and lots of my buddies run on there cars. FWIW we usually pay less then 50.00 a piece for those at the local junk yards.
Not buying those wheels, I will look for a good deal.

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Uhhh, no. There are several drag wheels that are a direct bolt on.
Yea I know Billet Specialties & Bogarts but I am buying a QT bell & level 3 clutch so not gonna have the coin to shell out for that right now.
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Those are the only ones that bolt on huh?

I guess Weld and Racestar are just full of ****.
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why do all drag rims cost a **** ton...
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I bought my Race Star Dark Stars for 900 shipped to my door bnib. also Weld RTS can be had for a little more money. How much is your budget? and BTW i tried the rear rims on the car and i don't have to grind anything if that helps, good luck with your choice..
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My vote would be 15x10the racestars,prostars,draglights etc are all some what cheap, i have seen pro stars go for 600it a set with decent tires, maybe have to do a few lil mods but will have a better set up,
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You could also do salad shooters, those are pretty cheap, but as someone said you can get those wheels for 40 to 50the bucks a rim
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Yeah i plan on running 15x10: i might be buying the skinnies used and 1 rear rim used and have to buy a brand new rear. Still gonna cost me $800 tho
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I run a 15 inch dragstar or jegs brand. Works fine without grinding
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Summit stars are like $125 a piece. 15x8's can still hook just fine with a 275 tire
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Still 10s are the ideal size tho




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