Wheels
 

It's time for new wheels on my Mustang. I would like a retro look, but not sure I can go as far back as Cragar S/S - I like the American Racing Torq Trust Pro - but Geeeeeze are they expensive! :eek:

Also - do bead locks present a rear caliper clearance problem? - I use a Lincon rear brake setup on this car. :confused:

Thoughts?

Re: Wheels
 

check the web sites of Hole Shot Wheels and Bogart Racing Wheels. You might find just the wheel.

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John Calvert showed up at the Winternationals a couple years back with Cragar SS wheels on his Mustang, and got rave reviews from many of us,,, the car looked great.
Don't be afraid to "go as far back",,its a timeless look! Good luck whichever way you go.
Danny Durham

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Aren't the Cragar SS wheels relatively heavy?

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Yes they are, although it's been 25 years since I've even lifted a set.

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Not trying to hijack your thread but with you guys talking about weight. What are the lightest wheels out there?

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I've seen wheels that were awfully light, they were actually CNC-profiled on the back side, but also wound up breaking on a friend's car when he turned onto the return road. If you've got a car with a light front end, a real light wheel would probably be OK. I've looked, there are quite a few relatively light wheels out there including Weld Aluma-Star & Magnum, Billet Specialties Comp Series, Bogart, Holeshot, Sander (builder of American Racing drag wheels), etc.

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Yeah, light wheels - that's why I'm shopping for wheels. I bought Bogarts as seen in the avatar at left. The screw holes are stripped out from trying to screw into tire beads after a fresh pair of slicks and the tire mounting guys have bent them twice now. So I need something less problematic ...I want to drive my car, not set ET records. So considering a steel rimmed half breed like the Cragar SS has some alure. So do beadlocks, but my rear calipers are probably too large to clear??? I did look at Holeshots website - the Sun Flare looks cool like an old set of Rayder wheels...any more input?

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Check out the MT wheels too.

They were actually lighter than the Monocoques, but they are stronger and have a nice wide bead.

We cracked both front Monocoques on a light 66 Nova that won't turn. Not a good deal.

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the M/T wheel is high on my list. too bad they dont offer the beadlock in 15" as all their 16" tires are 16" wide too

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www.gibsonwheels.com


D L Rambo....

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See if there is anything here that floats your boat. Very high quality race wheels at a good price. Jim

http://holeshotwheels.com/


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Mickeys are light and we have had NO problems. Bogarts/Mono's/Older Weld

all have been problematical on my 3300 Lb. stocker and have broken around

the bead end with disastrous result to front suspension pieces!