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Old 10-30-2011, 03:39 PM   #1
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Question 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!

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

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Old 10-30-2011, 07:17 PM   #2
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Default Re: Wheels

check the web sites of Hole Shot Wheels and Bogart Racing Wheels. You might find just the wheel.
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Old 11-02-2011, 01:23 AM   #3
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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!

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

Thoughts?
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.
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Old 11-02-2011, 06:32 AM   #4
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Aren't the Cragar SS wheels relatively heavy?
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Old 11-02-2011, 09:08 AM   #5
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Yes they are, although it's been 25 years since I've even lifted a set.
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Old 11-02-2011, 10:30 AM   #6
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Default Re: Wheels

Not trying to hijack your thread but with you guys talking about weight. What are the lightest wheels out there?
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Old 11-02-2011, 10:41 AM   #7
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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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