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Old 10-31-2008, 12:50 PM
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Question drag racing wheels and rim question

Hey guys I m working on trying to get my times down a little more and I am having some tire slippage, what size drag radials are you guys running. I am also having a problem finding weld or comprable rims for our s197 mustang what do you suggest? I know a 15 inch can be done by cutting or modifying the rear. dont want to go up to 20's

what rim and what tire should I use. like to keep it as light as possible!!!!!

thanks in advance for your help.


Ive got 19 x 295 x 35 kdw's on back right now
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Old 10-31-2008, 03:20 PM
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You posted in the V6 section. But I hear Weld, Bogart, or any other lightweight 15" racing wheels will be fine for what you are looking for. I think sets of 4 cost $1k and up new without tires.
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Old 11-06-2008, 11:09 AM
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I thought this was in the s197 handling section but... Come on guys give me some sizes here 15 inch front and back or 17 inch front and back for 1/4 mile. would like to go lite in front and as wide as I can DR in the back
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I picked up a set of the stock 16" V6 wheels and put some Mickey Thompson ET Streets on them, 255-50x16. The rear brakes are the same size for the V6 and the GT so the 16" wheel fits fine.
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