Wheel Question

Ed Carpenter · 12-08-2007, 05:30 PM

I currently have Weld Prostars 15X3 1/2 on the front. I can get a set of American Racing Trakstars at a great price BUT they are 15X4. I run Moroso DS-2 tires. 1/2 isn't much but everyone runs 3 1/2's. There must be a reason. Thanks.

Ed Carpenter

66 Chevy II

4244 SS/I

greg fulk · 12-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Ed the only reason I see is the 3 1/2 is a few bucks cheaper.

Jeff Lee · 12-09-2007, 12:24 AM

Have you sen those 1/3 page ads in ND for Billet Specialty wheels priced @ $800 for a set of four? I think they look really sharp. A little heavier than the ultra liteweight wheels but a good trade off for the price. I couldn't find a picture of a TrakStar. Also, I notice M/T wheels now are 5 lug pattern on the front wheels instead of that uni-10 lug pattern. Looks more like a Weld Forged racing now. I'm going to check into a pair of fronts for my car.
And I can't imagine there's a problem w/ 4" wheels other than some extra weight. Just make sure the offset isn't a problem or you might be trimming your fenders for clearance.

rallye bob · 12-09-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Have you sen those 1/3 page ads in ND for Billet Specialty wheels priced @ $800 for a set of four? I think they look really sharp. A little heavier than the ultra liteweight wheels but a good trade off for the price.

Jeff;
Are you talking about the BS "Street Lite" wheels like on this car?
http://www.1320video.com/gallery/DW07Sunday/DSC04499

Jeff Lee · 12-09-2007, 02:19 PM

Yes, that's the one. I've never seen them on a car before. I like! I did see the ad in the current ND. They advertise them for $850 a set of four, not $800.

Ed Carpenter · 12-09-2007, 03:25 PM

Jeff those wheels are nice. I may look at those. Thanks

Ed Carpenter

66 Chevy II

4244 SS/I

Ed Carpenter · 12-09-2007, 03:50 PM

Jeff is the ad in ND direct from Billet or ???. Summit wants around 950.00 for all four. The rears weigh 18lbs and the fronts are about 10. im not sure what the difference would be from the Prostars. Thanks for the info. Im putting a new fuel system in the car now and getting the Jerico fixed. How's yours?

Ed Carpenter

66 Chevy II

SS/I

greg fulk · 12-09-2007, 04:20 PM

the add was from billet......

Jeff Lee · 12-09-2007, 05:12 PM

Yes, it's abillet ad and they say "starting at $850" so who knows where it ends. I also saw a new ad for M/T and the front wheel appeared to be a normal 5 lug not the uni-lug 10 bolt pattern. I love those Weld Forged wheels but as I have Monocoque's up front can't see spending $900+ on two wheels just because I like the look.
My car is out of the "pencil" stage and now it's time to start fabricating. I have yet to get chassis work (or engine or paint) done in a reasonable time with any shop. So I'm just used to this waiting around.

Joe Schweigert · 12-10-2007, 10:14 PM

14 ' Pro Stars 19 lbs Fronts are 14lbs How much do the Mickey's weigh

12-08-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Wheel Question I currently have Weld Prostars 15X3 1/2 on the front. I can get a set of American Racing Trakstars at a great price BUT they are 15X4. I run Moroso DS-2 tires. 1/2 isn't much but everyone runs 3 1/2's. There must be a reason. Thanks. Ed Carpenter 66 Chevy II 4244 SS/I

12-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#2
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Ed the only reason I see is the 3 1/2 is a few bucks cheaper. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

12-09-2007, 12:24 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Have you sen those 1/3 page ads in ND for Billet Specialty wheels priced @ $800 for a set of four? I think they look really sharp. A little heavier than the ultra liteweight wheels but a good trade off for the price. I couldn't find a picture of a TrakStar. Also, I notice M/T wheels now are 5 lug pattern on the front wheels instead of that uni-10 lug pattern. Looks more like a Weld Forged racing now. I'm going to check into a pair of fronts for my car. And I can't imagine there's a problem w/ 4" wheels other than some extra weight. Just make sure the offset isn't a problem or you might be trimming your fenders for clearance. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

12-09-2007, 02:19 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Yes, that's the one. I've never seen them on a car before. I like! I did see the ad in the current ND. They advertise them for $850 a set of four, not $800. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

12-09-2007, 03:25 PM	#6
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Jeff those wheels are nice. I may look at those. Thanks Ed Carpenter 66 Chevy II 4244 SS/I

12-09-2007, 03:50 PM	#7
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Jeff is the ad in ND direct from Billet or ???. Summit wants around 950.00 for all four. The rears weigh 18lbs and the fronts are about 10. im not sure what the difference would be from the Prostars. Thanks for the info. Im putting a new fuel system in the car now and getting the Jerico fixed. How's yours? Ed Carpenter 66 Chevy II SS/I

12-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#8
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheel Question the add was from billet...... __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

12-09-2007, 05:12 PM	#9
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Yes, it's abillet ad and they say "starting at $850" so who knows where it ends. I also saw a new ad for M/T and the front wheel appeared to be a normal 5 lug not the uni-lug 10 bolt pattern. I love those Weld Forged wheels but as I have Monocoque's up front can't see spending $900+ on two wheels just because I like the look. My car is out of the "pencil" stage and now it's time to start fabricating. I have yet to get chassis work (or engine or paint) done in a reasonable time with any shop. So I'm just used to this waiting around. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

12-10-2007, 10:14 PM	#10
Joe Schweigert Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, calif Posts: 211 Likes: 61 Liked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Wheel Question 14 ' Pro Stars 19 lbs Fronts are 14lbs How much do the Mickey's weigh __________________ Joe Schweigert 751 SS