Need opinions on drag wheels
Need opinions on drag wheels I'll be getting drag wheels and tire soon.
probably 15x3.5 fronts
15x8 or 9 on the back.
drag lights or convo pros?
pros and cons of each.
Which one takes less grinding?
Are they the same weight?
I haven't decided on a full slick or a DOT slick.
But who makes the best?
What kind of lugs do I need to make it legal at
the track?
Will I need spacers?
Sorry for all the questions.I just want to find
the best solution.
probably 15x3.5 fronts
15x8 or 9 on the back.
drag lights or convo pros?
pros and cons of each.
Which one takes less grinding?
Are they the same weight?
I haven't decided on a full slick or a DOT slick.
But who makes the best?
What kind of lugs do I need to make it legal at
the track?
Will I need spacers?
Sorry for all the questions.I just want to find
the best solution.
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From: Louisiana
Re: Need opinions on drag wheels Draglights/Prostars 15x8 with 5.5" backspacing = grind the **** out of the calipers to make fit without spacer or grind not as much and run a 5/16th spacer ( my prefrence if you only run them at the track because of weaking the calipers with excessive grinding)
http://jsears8.cz28.com/prostars/grinding
Convo Pros need no grinding in the rear and a 5/16th spacer, and they feel a little lighter to me.
Slicks? I run Mickey Thompson ET Drags. Do not drive on the street with these or any other full slick. They will wear down fast and are easy to pop. Hoosier makes a DOT slick ( Hoosier Quick Time Pro).
http://jsears8.cz28.com/prostars/grinding
Convo Pros need no grinding in the rear and a 5/16th spacer, and they feel a little lighter to me.
Slicks? I run Mickey Thompson ET Drags. Do not drive on the street with these or any other full slick. They will wear down fast and are easy to pop. Hoosier makes a DOT slick ( Hoosier Quick Time Pro).
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Re: Need opinions on drag wheels Convo's are the lightest street duty rim. They are also the most durable. The soft aluminum of the welds will smear from the lug nuts. I run welds on my car at all times. You wont have any problems driving a 3500 pound car on 15X8's and 15X3.5's.
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Re: Need opinions on drag wheels No spacers are needed for the Centerlines. I have 15x8.5 (5"bs) in the rear with 26x9.5 Hoosiers and 15x4 (1.75"bs) up front with 26x4.5 Morosos. All this and Sportline springs, too. It's a tight fit, but I can actually drive them on the street w/o clearence problems. The rears do stick out of the wheel wells about a 1/2".
Re: Need opinions on drag wheels I'll probably go Convo pros
15x4-1.75bs-5-4.75
15x8.5- 5 bs-5-4.75
Hoosier quick time pro 26x9.5
moroso 26x4.5
5/16 spacer for the backs.
12mmx1.5 rh .500 shank (closed end) these will
work,right? and will pass tech?
Do I need tubes?
Help me out fellas. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ March 01, 2002: Message edited by: 01-Z ]</p>
15x4-1.75bs-5-4.75
15x8.5- 5 bs-5-4.75
Hoosier quick time pro 26x9.5
moroso 26x4.5
5/16 spacer for the backs.
12mmx1.5 rh .500 shank (closed end) these will
work,right? and will pass tech?
Do I need tubes?
Help me out fellas. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ March 01, 2002: Message edited by: 01-Z ]</p>
Re: Need opinions on drag wheels [quote]Originally posted by 01-Z:
<strong>I'll probably go Convo pros
15x4-1.75bs-5-4.75
15x8.5- 5 bs-5-4.75
Hoosier quick time pro 26x9.5
moroso 26x4.5
5/16 spacer for the backs.
12mmx1.5 rh .500 shank (closed end) these will
work,right? and will pass tech?
Do I need tubes?
Help me out fellas. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ March 01, 2002: Message edited by: 01-Z ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sean...
Ithink you have everything you need,dont know about the tubes though,some run them some dont.
You will pass tech,open end lugs is what i would get. hope this helps
<strong>I'll probably go Convo pros
15x4-1.75bs-5-4.75
15x8.5- 5 bs-5-4.75
Hoosier quick time pro 26x9.5
moroso 26x4.5
5/16 spacer for the backs.
12mmx1.5 rh .500 shank (closed end) these will
work,right? and will pass tech?
Do I need tubes?
Help me out fellas. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ March 01, 2002: Message edited by: 01-Z ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sean...
Ithink you have everything you need,dont know about the tubes though,some run them some dont.
You will pass tech,open end lugs is what i would get. hope this helps
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Verdad Gallardo Re: Need opinions on drag wheels I can't find open end lugs in that size,
any help?
John- I heard they will stick out 1/2 inch.
That's cool for me at the track.
I'll put them on w/ the spacer,see how they look.
If I don't like it, i'll grind. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
any help?
John- I heard they will stick out 1/2 inch.
That's cool for me at the track.
I'll put them on w/ the spacer,see how they look.
If I don't like it, i'll grind. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Re: Need opinions on drag wheels [QUOTE]Originally posted by 01-Z:
<strong>Jason- I want to see nitrous on the deere this
year.(if the clutch holds) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> </strong>[/Q
I hope it holds up i rebuilt the tranny and i have a Street Twin now.
we will see what happens
<strong>Jason- I want to see nitrous on the deere this
year.(if the clutch holds) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> </strong>[/Q
I hope it holds up i rebuilt the tranny and i have a Street Twin now.
we will see what happens
