Is there a "streetable" drag style wheel?

[MikeLTDLX]

I am looking for something in the style of my Race Stars, but that can be driven daily, i.e. over bumps, around corners, etc. I don't mind if they are not drag wheel weight, just looking to go with something that looks right, and I can run a 15-17 combo with a DR out back and a relatively narrow (but not absurdly) front.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

 

[george.arnold]

Weld RTS is a streetable wheel.

 

[SteveG@Lethal]

Weld RTS is a streetable wheel.

x2

they are a SFI approved wheel

 

[MikeLTDLX]

Ok, but how strong are they? That is a better wheel than my Race Stars. I would feel bad driving that around every day and bolting on an inferior wheel for the track. Those are also pricey.

Maybe I should say is there something in the same price range as a Race Star, with that basic look, that I can drive every day on?

Mike

 

[11dsgGT]

when you have the smaller widths the integrity plays a huge factor on the street. Thats why there isnt much of a market for a drag, steet/strip wheel. Those that are, are forged like the welds. Im pretty sure you can get a nice light set from TF, but they are pricey too.

You should check eBay for the Welds and purchase them used, as you can afford them....thats what im doing.

 

[MikeLTDLX]

when you have the smaller widths the integrity plays a huge factor on the street. Thats why there isnt much of a market for a drag, steet/strip wheel. Those that are, are forged like the welds. Im pretty sure you can get a nice light set from TF, but they are pricey too.

You should check eBay for the Welds and purchase them used, as you can afford them....thats what im doing.

Yeah, I don't need a 4.5 or a 5 inch front though. I would be content with a 6-8 inch front that I can run a real tire on. On a DD, I want a tire up front that is going to stop. Just looking for that look, more than anything.

Mike

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

Yeah, I don't need a 4.5 or a 5 inch front though. I would be content with a 6-8 inch front that I can run a real tire on. On a DD, I want a tire up front that is going to stop. Just looking for that look, more than anything.

Mike

I am doing the same thing with Weld RT-S wheels.

I am just trying to decide if I want to buy a set of 15x8 for the front (I am switching to Baer 11" brakes) or go with a set of 15x6 or 7. The 8" wheels would probably be easier to sell in the future, someone would buy them as rear wheels.

 

[MikeLTDLX]

I am doing the same thing with Weld RT-S wheels.

I am just trying to decide if I want to buy a set of 15x8 for the front (I am switching to Baer 11" brakes) or go with a set of 15x6 or 7. The 8" wheels would probably be easier to sell in the future, someone would buy them as rear wheels.

I would have to switch brakes as well to run a 15 up front as I have a Brembo car.

Mike

 

[kdanner]

I have 2 full sets of RT-S, one track, one street. I don't think anyone else makes a DOT narrow front wheel. You missed the boat on this Mike, they had nice rebates last fall that put the price on par with those imported unilug wheels.

 

[D.T.R]

Enkei RPF1s...
Amazing wheel for the price. Light.. looks great. Best band for the buck if you ask me.

 

[MikeLTDLX]

I have 2 full sets of RT-S, one track, one street. I don't think anyone else makes a DOT narrow front wheel. You missed the boat on this Mike, they had nice rebates last fall that put the price on par with those imported unilug wheels.

I hear you. I really would prefer a 15 out back though. So much more to chose from in terms of tires if you go 15. It looks like the RTS only comes in 17, front and back, and the fronts are all 5 inches. What is the biggest tire you can fit on a 5 inch front?

Mike

 

[chao5.0]

why not just switch between 2 sets of wheels for the street and strip? or have a set of 17's or 18's for the street and have the same style wheel for the rear in 15x10 just for the strip? that way you'll only need 6 wheels instead of 8 and you can still clear your brembos.

 

[MikeLTDLX]

Enkei RPF1s...
Amazing wheel for the price. Light.. looks great. Best band for the buck if you ask me.

This is not the look I am going for. I am looking for a wheel that has a drag wheel look...like a star or the such.

Mike

 

[D.T.R]

This is not the look I am going for. I am looking for a wheel that has a drag wheel look...like a star or the such.

Mike

Then i think summit/jegs will be your best friend.
Plenty of knock offs there..

 

[beerformeplz]

I hear you. I really would prefer a 15 out back though. So much more to chose from in terms of tires if you go 15. It looks like the RTS only comes in 17, front and back, and the fronts are all 5 inches. What is the biggest tire you can fit on a 5 inch front?

Mike

They have 15" rears.

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

I would have to switch brakes as well to run a 15 up front as I have a Brembo car.

Mike

The same would apply to the 17" wheels.



15s are cheaper and lighter, also the smaller brakes are about 30lbs lighter than the normal GT brakes.

15s:
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/309/

17s:
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/320/

 

[MikeLTDLX]

The same would apply to the 17" wheels.



15s are cheaper and lighter, also the smaller brakes are about 30lbs lighter than the normal GT brakes.

15s:
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/309/

17s:
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/320/

You can run the 17's up front with no problem. I run the 17's on my car all the time.

Mike

 

[MikeLTDLX]

They have 15" rears.

What size tire do you have up front?

Mike

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

I hear you. I really would prefer a 15 out back though. So much more to chose from in terms of tires if you go 15. It looks like the RTS only comes in 17, front and back, and the fronts are all 5 inches. What is the biggest tire you can fit on a 5 inch front?

Mike

The RT-S is available in 15x3.5 up to 15x18. The 17 is 17x4.5 to 17x18.

Both black/polished and polished.

More than a few people run 17s in the front and 15s in the back.

 

[chao5.0]

what backspace would you need to run a 17x8 up front? billet specialties has a street lite wheel in 17x8 with a 4 1/2" back space but i'm not sure that will clear your brembos.