drag wheel and tire set ups

[venom1997]

guys i want to run 15x3.5 pro stars and 15x8 5.5 back spacing or 15x10 6.5 b.s. but im going to run my stock brakes so i know a 1 inch spacer is needed for the front but what about the rear? what size can i go with and not have to do any modifing? i will be using a 275/50/15 bfg or m/t drag radial to keep a 26 inch tall tire, thanks guys:beer:

 

[19mustang95]

you have to trim the rear brake caliper to use 15" wheels..or you can go to a 16" wheel or go with GT brakes. only 2 ways to not have to modify your cobra brakes.

 

[venom1997]

you have to trim the rear brake caliper to use 15" wheels..or you can go to a 16" wheel or go with GT brakes. only 2 ways to not have to modify your cobra brakes.

in the rear correct with a 15x8:shrug:

 

[19mustang95]

yes, with a 15x8...with a 15x10, you have to trim the banjo bolt in addition the the brake caliper.

 

[69Camaro]

I've done some searching on this before but always came up empty, does anyone know of a big n little setup that will bolt on to a Cobra?

Robert

 

[19mustang95]

I've done some searching on this before but always came up empty, does anyone know of a big n little setup that will bolt on to a Cobra?

Robert

weld alumastars or bogarts..

 

[98 N/A 4V]

See sig.

Convo pros 15x4 and 15x8.5 (5.5" BS) the rear fit with no modifications at all. The fronts required spacers, grinding on the caliper and 3" studs to be safe.

-Mark

 

[69Camaro]

Thanks, Anybody got a good source for the bogarts?

 

[NXGHOST]

On the rear you have to trim the banjo bolt like mad but if you use a 1/4 spacer also you do not need to grind the caliper.

 

[69Camaro]

Does anything fit without grinding, spacers, or other mods? Just bolt on and go.

 

[NXGHOST]

Does anything fit without grinding, spacers, or other mods? Just bolt on and go.

Yes, 8" wheels. As soon as you go to 10's get out the grinder.

 

[69Camaro]

4.5" backspacing?

 

[jumperjack]

4.5" backspacing?

8" 5.5bs 10" 6.5bs w/1/4" spacer

 

[venom1997]

8" 5.5bs 10" 6.5bs w/1/4" spacer

so a weld prostar or knock off 15x8 with 5.5 bs will fit with no modifications right

 

[allgo90]

so a weld prostar or knock off 15x8 with 5.5 bs will fit with no modifications right

correct

 

[jpcobra]

draglites should be the same as the prostars right? im in the same problem and am gettin a set in the spring.

 

[19mustang95]

draglites should be the same as the prostars right? im in the same problem and am gettin a set in the spring.

we had to grind the caliper on a buddies 97 Cobra to fit his draglites. i think they might have been 9" wide though.

 

[venom1997]

draglites should be the same as the prostars right? im in the same problem and am gettin a set in the spring.

They will work 15x8 with 5.5 back spacing i tried my draglites off of my 66 mustang and they work :beer:

 

[venom1997]

guys has any one tried the summit or jegs brand style drag lite or prostar knock offs? they have the same back spacing and sizes as weld except the skinnies are 4in not 3.5. any way they cost a lot less than weld and are one piece aluminum not 2 piece like weld. also they use conical lug nuts not chank style i am looking to buy the prostar style for my cobra. Any ones thoughts?

 

[69Camaro]

Friend of mine put some on his GN and liked them. Have a slightly different look than the welds but still look good.