I have always enjoyed browsing the LS1TECH boards and reading the various threads, but this is my first "official" post as a member. Because there are so many posts speculating what is happening with Greg Weld and Weld Racing, I thought I would jump in, clear up some of the rumors floating around and try and answer some of your questions in regards to the new Greg Weld Wheels.

We are in full production with the wheels...... NOTHING or NO ONE will stop us. The 15 inch wheels will be available the 3rd week in Feburary.

It is true that American Racing is suing us. It's sad that you can sue anyone for anything. We are prepared and we will, fight this to the end. AR does not have a leg to stand on....I will get into this on another thread.

FACTS

1. Greg Weld sold Weld Racing to American Racing In October of 2006
2. Greg Weld Wheels is a new company with new products that competes directly with American Racing and Weld Racing
3. Neither Greg Weld or myself signed or are under any kind of non compete with American Racing
4. We are not currently doing business with Forgitron.
5. The Greg Weld facility is located in Kansas City, MO
6. We Are working with ALCOA on some of our forged products.
7. The Dragstar name is a trademark of Greg Weld
8. Greg Weld designed the Weld Racing Prostar and Draglite in 1982. The new Greg Weld Dragstar and Prolite are completely re-engineered and improved variations of his original Prostar and Draglite wheels.
9. The new Dragstar and Prolite are LIGHTER and STRONGER than the original designs
10. No spacers are utilized in the new designs
11. YES these wheels were engineered to fit the 4th generation cars
12. YES stock studs will work
13. Yes the wheels will clear the calipers with NO grinding necessary.
14. Greg Weld Wheels are NHRA and IHRA legal

I am sure I have missed a few questions so, please feel free to ask away and I will update this thread on a daily basis.

Thanks for your interest.....

Boyd Coddington Jr.

 

#13 especially makes me happy! Along with 9, 10, 11 and 12 lol.

 

VERY good guys! glad to see you are gonna make another outstanding product that is tailored to newer vehicles with larger stock brakes.

can't wait to see all the new products. good luck!

-Jason

 

Amen to that. This is great news!

 

well i think you will sell a ton of these new wheels, finally someone has listened to all the consumers and is making a sweet wheel that will just bolt on, thank you. i look foward to getting a set. what will be the prices and sizes available in these weels? thanks

 

Some additional technical aspects about the wheels I thought you would like to know.

* Available in polished and chrome plated finishes
*Lifetime structural warranty

*Sizes and weights available:

15x3.5=10.5 lbs
15x5=11.5lbs
15x7=12.0lbs
15x8=13.0lbs
15x10=14.5lbs
15x12=16.0lbs
15x14=17.5lbs
17x4.5=17.0lbs
17x7=18.5lbs
17x8=20.0lbs
17x9.5=21.5lbs
20x8=22.5lbs
20x9=24.0lbs
20x10=25.5lbs

 

I've been looking into these for my track wheels. Thanks for taking the time to get the FACTS up.
~Brad

 

Thanks for the info Boyd! Are you going to be building street or autox/road racing wheels too? I don't know the circumstances behind American Racing (under Platinum Equity) buying out Boyd and Weld, but it's good you're back in the business!

Perhaps you can become a sponsor once you get your products ready for sale.

 

woohoo...

JDP knows what he is going to buy for his wheels now.

lighter, stronger, and no griding, i like hearing that

 

Nice!! Thanks for the info, I will definitely be looking into these in the spring when I'm on the search for a drag setup. The fact that these will fit without spacers/grinding is awesome, can't wait!

 

That is great news. Could we possibly get a list of available backspacing also?
The last .pdf file I saw did not have very many backspacing options.
Thanks and welcome to LS1tech.

 

Thanks for the facts! It's good to know you care that much about developing a quality product and backing it up, we all appreciate it!

 

Good news!

 

Great news. Can't wait to see price and availability.

 

I hope they are out in time for the new racing season, I need a pair of drag wheels and these are BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks Jr. for the update! Its just small posts like this that get you happy customers for a life time.

 

I was about to order 2 more 10" draglite's wend. morning... I may have to wait for those new Dragstar's

 

damn wish they would have came out sooner...but I could always have an extra set with slicks

 

Great to see a big name on the boards. Thanks for signing up and giving us this great information. Would be awesome if yall could talk to some of the moderators and become a sponsor.

 

You picked an excellent time for your 1st post. I have been looking into a drag setup, guess I need to wait till feb

 

what is ur guys website? i like to take a look at these new drag wheels, if possible. thanks cant wait, finally no grinding! are they gonna cost as much as bogarts or about the price of the prostars and draglites