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Old 11-19-2010 | 11:47 PM
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Hey guys im looking to get some drag wheels but im not sure on which one to pick, so i need your help. Which is the better wheel overall for street/strip use. I like both but just cant make up my mind i know bogart is more expensive but no big deal to me. I will be driving my car to the track and back home. I know i had a buddy that ran bograt d10 wheel but its not for street use and he still did it anyways but he told me he never had a problem with them on the street but i'v heard they can crack if used on street. thanks for you help!
Old 11-20-2010 | 05:16 AM
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if you dont care about moneys go with the bogarts! they fit perfect, no hassle no nothing.

what size(s) are you thinking
Old 11-20-2010 | 09:49 AM
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I vote for the Billet Specialties Street Lites. Definetly hard to beat the look. Im also kinda biased though. LOL
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im going with 15x4 or 15x3.5 up front, 15x8 or 15x9 on the rears and F-body specific wheels
Old 11-20-2010 | 11:25 AM
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bs if your driving to track with them on car bogarts if you are going to mount at the track
Old 11-20-2010 | 12:06 PM
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If you say money is no object you really can't go wrong between the two. If you are going to drive on the street I'd go with Billet Specialties. However, you can also get a Street/Strip Bogart wheel thats supposed to be stronger but they only come in the bolted pattern.
Old 11-20-2010 | 05:14 PM
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Like said, if money is no object go Bogarts. Just get the Street/Strip rims for everyday driving. I just picked up the Weld RT-S fronts and they look awesome. Check them out, it's worth a look!
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im looking at some race star wheels how do you guys like them or should i stay with bogart and bs as an option?
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I like my Racestar Industries, but Billet Specialties are sexy as well. I've never been a huge fan of Bogarts...
Old 11-20-2010 | 07:32 PM
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BS all the way. Im wanting to ditch my prostars and get some. Sexy
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Iv got bogarts and I almost daily drive my car with them..Street/Strip Bogarts..The End!
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Originally Posted by 223HAWK
Iv got bogarts and I almost daily drive my car with them..Street/Strip Bogarts..The End!
Your Bogarts are some of the sickest I've ever seen.
Old 11-21-2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by krissoto
BS all the way. Im wanting to ditch my prostars and get some. Sexy
How much do ya want for them?

You cant go wrong with either decision, BS or Bogarts.
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for street use go with the billet specialties!
Old 11-21-2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by IWGF
Your Bogarts are some of the sickest I've ever seen.
Thanks buddy!!
Old 11-22-2010 | 09:41 AM
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If all your going to drive is to and from the track...drive carefully and get Bogart's. They are hands down the baddest/lightest drag wheel for our cars IMO.

If you plan to daily drive them- I'd do B/S(well I done Weld RT-S's) or as 223Hawks done- street strip Bogarts- they are a lil heavier- but will handle daily use better.
Old 11-22-2010 | 11:58 AM
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I vote for Weld RTS wheels. Come in black or polished, they are a light weight SFI approved drag wheel that is 100% street friendly, and look killer..and plus they're cheap!!
Old 11-22-2010 | 06:25 PM
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FWIW...My 17x6 Bogarts up front are lighter than my buddies 15x3.5 Street Lites..Almost 3 lbs heavyer..
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wow Hawk!! I knew the Billet specialty wheels were hefty...but 3.5 more that a 17" street/strip Bogart....that is a lil suprizing. by my scale- my 15x4 Weld RTS's were 10-11 lbs(with centercap and lugs). I thought I read B/S fronts were ~12. Figured a 17" street bogart would be 15 or so...guess I was wrong.
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Cant go wrong with either wheel. They will both look really good and the Weld RTS's are sick too.


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