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goinbroke2 · 12-31-2013, 02:24 PM

This was brought up a couple years ago at our local track as it is a cheap alternative to aftermarket rims, here is the answer straight from Mike Baker;

From: "Baker, Michael" <mbaker@ihra.com>
To:
Subject: RE: T-Bird temp spare wheel
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:03:41 -0600
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I would not think they would be legal based upon their intended use and speed. Only OEM or SEMA approved aftermarket wheels should be used in a drag racing application.
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Subject: T-Bird temp spare wheel

Question: Are the narrow aluminum "temporary spare"
rims from a Ford T-bird legal if they have frontrunners and tubes mounted on them? I need the "official IHRA position" on this question as I have a lot of people waiting for the answer.
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Now him saying "I would not think" is not a direct "no", but I think the intent is to discourage people from using them. What would happen at your local track? Depends on Tech.

12-31-2013, 02:24 PM	#110
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 867 Likes: 1,459 Liked 351 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog This was brought up a couple years ago at our local track as it is a cheap alternative to aftermarket rims, here is the answer straight from Mike Baker; From: "Baker, Michael" <mbaker@ihra.com> To: Subject: RE: T-Bird temp spare wheel Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 08:03:41 -0600 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I would not think they would be legal based upon their intended use and speed. Only OEM or SEMA approved aftermarket wheels should be used in a drag racing application. ---------------Original Message------------------------- Subject: T-Bird temp spare wheel Question: Are the narrow aluminum "temporary spare" rims from a Ford T-bird legal if they have frontrunners and tubes mounted on them? I need the "official IHRA position" on this question as I have a lot of people waiting for the answer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now him saying "I would not think" is not a direct "no", but I think the intent is to discourage people from using them. What would happen at your local track? Depends on Tech.