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07-22-2024, 10:37 PM | #1 |
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Rim Screw Question
Hello
Would like to get some advice on if wheel screws are needed in my application. I?m finishing up a nostalgia drag car and purchased a pair of Bogart Steelie Dan aluminum wheels for the back. I?d prefer not to install screws but want to make sure the car is safe with a stick shift launch. Race weight is 3,000# G101a 3.08 1st gear 4.88 rear Anticipate 1.25 60ft M/T 29.5x 9 (3056ST) tire Wondering if sandblasting the bead (they need to be powder coated) , and/or high tack is enough, or if I need to suck it up and drill the wheels. Last edited by rt1976; 07-23-2024 at 06:53 AM. |
07-23-2024, 05:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rim Screw Question
I have been OK with sandblasting the bead area of steel wheels, and no lube on the tire beads when installing them. I run 4.57 rear, 3.08 Jerico, 1.5 60' for comparison. Car is a few hundred pounds heavier than yours.
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Yesterday, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rim Screw Question
We glue ours to vintage NOS Cragar SS with Permatex Hi-Tack. Messy job but the results are worth it. 1969 W-31, 3700 pounds, 3.08 Jerico, 4.88s. Been plenty of 1.53-.1.55 60’. Same tire 3056ST.
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Re: Rim Screw Question
Glued ours on for demo derby car. Steel and aluminum rims.
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