021le

Ok, I have the 15x10 Weld RTS Polished on the rears.

Do they make a 17"-18" weld RTS skinny for the front? that bolts on, no modifications? or a 17"-18" Weld alumistar(sp?)?


just looking for something that will bolt on, so spacers etc.

also were can I purchase them at, and radial tires also.


Thanks

Kingc8r

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Yes they offer both sizes.

bottlefed01z28

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they do make a 17" weld rts wheel the question is just which offset to go with. im in the same boa.t ive found on summit they have 17x4.5 for the front with 26x6 tires mickey thompson sr tires. but im just stuck on which backspacing to get. they have a 2.2 and a 1.7.

021le

ok so they make the rts in 17" and 18".

anyone know the part number that fits our cars? in 17" or 18"? offset? lug pattern? were i can purchase them?

any pros/cons of the 17" over the 18"?

what size tires? where I can purcahse them?


thanks

Firebirdmuscle

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17" would be a little lighter and the tires will be a little cheaper

021le

anyone know the correct size/backspacing?

17" weld Rts 17/4.5/ ?backspacing.

and tire size?

anyone got a link to the correct size for the 17"s and radial tires?


thanks

phatasp

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I would like to know what backspacing as well

Camaro396

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17x4.5 RTS front uses a 2.20" backspace. They can be purchased through several sponsors, as well as Summit Racing and Jim's Racing Tires. The part number for the polished fronts in GM bolt pattern with the correct backspace is WLD-71MP7045B22A

phatasp

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Good to know, thanks!

BOBS99SS

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fwiw, if your going to be paying 4?? a wheel and a good buck for 17 inch skinny tires, i would order from a pretty good sponser so they can set you up with what you want, jims is a good place ,i have delt with them before,

Camaro396

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I would highly recommend Jim's Racing Tires. Not sure if he's a sponsor on here now or not? Hopefully he is. I've dealt with him a few times, and he's got me wheels in a hurry when I was in a pinch. He also throws in lug nuts of your choice with your purchase, and has some pretty competitive pricing!

021le

ok, sounds good I'll def order from him.

will the rts be ok on the street?

camaro396 are those alumistars on yours? Can you run them on the street? if so what are the specs on those?

I'm running the wed rts on the rear with mt drag radials, what tire would be good for the front?

thanks again

021le

also can he mount/balance them before he ships them?

Camaro396

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Weld RTS are absolutely 100% okay on the street. Though they are SFI approved for track use, they were designed with the street in mind. I do have 17x4.5 Weld Alumastars on the front of my car. They are a track only wheel, however I do street drive a little here and there with them, but I know if I bend one, it's my own fault.

If you're running drag radials on the rear, I'd recommend a M & H part number ROD11R front tire, usually around 194.00 each, or a Hoosier 19055 usually around 203.00 each, as both of those tires are a Radial design for a 4.5-5.5 width 17" front wheel. I personally have a car with the M&Hs and a car with the Hoosiers and no complaints with either. I think the Hoosiers work a little better on a front heavy car.

Jims should be able to mount and balance either setup.

021le

is there another tire beside the mt sportsman sr radial?

looking for a radial tire.

seems everywhere is out ot the mt's, jegs, summit...

ponyhater27

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Hoosier, M&H, and I think Pheonix is making a 17" skinny now. I believe there is one more out there but I can't think of it at the moment.

Camaro396

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Look in the post right above yours..

021le

thanks sorry missed it.

Ill be orderinf the weld rts with the M&H front radails

Can you use the factory studs also?

Camaro396

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Yes you can use the factory 12mm studs.

droksformula

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Moroso came out with 17" ds-2 . I don't think its radial tho.