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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Looking for new Weld racing drag wheels

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Im living in Athens , and i would like to order Weld racing Prostar 69 drag wheels for my FD .
Who can suggest a good dealer ( with e-mail ) if its possible .... to order these wheels .
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Summit Racing or Jegs. I would imagine they both do international sales.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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What size wheels are you planning on using?
15" 16"
I want to install 15" weld pro-stars on my FD but dont know how exactly to modify my rear brakes to make them fit. Let me know if you get your to fit
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 13BNUT
What size wheels are you planning on using?
15" 16"
I want to install 15" weld pro-stars on my FD but dont know how exactly to modify my rear brakes to make them fit. Let me know if you get your to fit
Its a little difficult to fit these wheels ( 15'') on Fd , but you can . Its neccessary to use 0.50 spacers for rear and extended lugs from Weld . Also its necessary to modified the rear fenders !
In the future i will tell you more !
Many drag racers like a Ari Yallon , and Dan Shechter used these wheels, as i know !
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Whay would you have to modify your rear fenders????

They should fit just fine as they are right, I believe Ari and Dan use stock fenders, please explain in detail because I really want to do this
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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your rear fenders might need to be rolled but that's no big deal........ I don't think any modification is needed if the right wheel is picked.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 13BNUT
What size wheels are you planning on using?
15" 16"
I want to install 15" weld pro-stars on my FD but dont know how exactly to modify my rear brakes to make them fit. Let me know if you get your to fit
15x8 with a 5x4.1/2 bolt pattern and a 6.5" backspacing for the rear. You'll need to grind the calliper down a bit and grind the nut to the toe link also.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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15x8 with a 5x4.1/2 bolt pattern and a 6.5" backspacing for the rear. You'll need to grind the calliper down a bit and grind the nut to the toe link also.

Thanks a bunch ErnieT, this information is very useful. I just have one more question. ( I am not sure what the 6.5" backspacing means?? Is that referring to the spacers needed to fit the wheels or is that seperate? )

Thanks
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 13BNUT
Thanks a bunch ErnieT, this information is very useful. I just have one more question. ( I am not sure what the 6.5" backspacing means?? Is that referring to the spacers needed to fit the wheels or is that seperate? )

Thanks
When you order weld wheels, you have to specify what back spacing you want. It's the way the wheels are made.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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You finally ditching those ugly orange ones?
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LUPE
When you order weld wheels, you have to specify what back spacing you want. It's the way the wheels are made.

So no spacers are required right?

Anyways thanks I will definately order mine this week from Jegs, I believe they sell them the cheapest.

It would be awesome to see some pictures of the wheels installed.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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15x8 with a 5x4.1/2 bolt pattern and a 6.5" backspacing for the rear. You'll need to grind the calliper down a bit and grind the nut to the toe link also.

I cant seem to find a 6.5" backspacing for a 15x8 inch wheels. They only seem to have a 6.5" backspacing for a 15x10" wheel, unless I have to special order them.
Does this mean I have to use 15x10" wheels for my FD?
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 13BNUT
So no spacers are required right?

Anyways thanks I will definately order mine this week from Jegs, I believe they sell them the cheapest.

It would be awesome to see some pictures of the wheels installed.
No spacers are required.

I run a 26X11.5 Et Street

Mine:



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