Wheel Question

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

Todd Geisler · 12-10-2007, 11:22 PM

15 x 3.5 front M/T wheels with 26" ET drag tires weigh 18 lbs each.

for comparison...

15 x 4" Centerline Convo-Pro wheels with M/T Sportsman (street) tires weigh 24 lbs each.

jjordan · 12-12-2007, 06:36 PM

Ed:
Besides a small difference in weight, the main difference between mounting a given tire on a 3.5" verses a 4" is that the tire contact patch will be less on the 3.5 than on the 4. This equates to less rolling resistance. Also the 3.5 is preferred by drivers without power steering as the "crowned" tire tread steers a little quicker with a lighter feel (again due to the less contact area.) Some will argue that this difference is very small, while others will tell you that you can feel the difference in cars without power steering.

Jeff Jordan
American Racing/Weld Motorsports

Alan Warman · 12-16-2007, 12:50 AM

Jeff
Could you tell us what some of you wheels weigh.Like your 15X3.5 or your 15X10s.

The Hawk · 12-16-2007, 10:58 AM

So many of those styles of wheel look similar with the fronts,but I really like the rear wheels. They just look better with the larger openings in ther star pattern. Lane

jjordan · 12-17-2007, 12:07 PM

Alan:
Wheel weight gets confusing because of all the various combinations out there. For instance, a spindle mount wheel will usually weigh more than a bolt on, but they are usually weighed with the brgs/races and a cap where the bolt-on is usually weighed without. To give you some general examples(without knowing which style specifically): Weld magnum 1-piece bolt-on 7.2 lbs.
Weld A-Star 2 piece bolt-on 9.9 lbs.
American Racing Trackstar
1-piece bolt-on 8.5 lbs.
Amer 15" Torq Thrust spindle
Mount (w/o brgs, races, cap) 8.9 lbs.
Weld A-Star 17" spindle
mount (w/o brgs, races, cap) 6.9 lbs.
Amer Racing 17" Fastlane
Spndl mnt (w/o brgs, etc.) 8.0 lbs.
I will have to get a hold of some 15x10's to weigh. Will report back later.

Jeff Jordan

Jeff Lee · 12-17-2007, 12:19 PM

While your at it, could you supply a link on the various race wheels with pictures? I couldn't find the TrackStar on your website.
Thanks!

SSDiv6 · 12-17-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

While your at it, could you supply a link on the various race wheels with pictures? I couldn't find the TrackStar on your website.
Thanks!

12-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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

12-10-2007, 11:22 PM	#4
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Wheel Question 15 x 3.5 front M/T wheels with 26" ET drag tires weigh 18 lbs each. for comparison... 15 x 4" Centerline Convo-Pro wheels with M/T Sportsman (street) tires weigh 24 lbs each.

12-12-2007, 06:36 PM	#5
jjordan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Ed: Besides a small difference in weight, the main difference between mounting a given tire on a 3.5" verses a 4" is that the tire contact patch will be less on the 3.5 than on the 4. This equates to less rolling resistance. Also the 3.5 is preferred by drivers without power steering as the "crowned" tire tread steers a little quicker with a lighter feel (again due to the less contact area.) Some will argue that this difference is very small, while others will tell you that you can feel the difference in cars without power steering. Jeff Jordan American Racing/Weld Motorsports

12-16-2007, 12:50 AM	#6
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Jeff Could you tell us what some of you wheels weigh.Like your 15X3.5 or your 15X10s. __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

12-16-2007, 10:58 AM	#7
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Wheel Question So many of those styles of wheel look similar with the fronts,but I really like the rear wheels. They just look better with the larger openings in ther star pattern. Lane __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

12-17-2007, 12:07 PM	#8
jjordan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheel Question Alan: Wheel weight gets confusing because of all the various combinations out there. For instance, a spindle mount wheel will usually weigh more than a bolt on, but they are usually weighed with the brgs/races and a cap where the bolt-on is usually weighed without. To give you some general examples(without knowing which style specifically): Weld magnum 1-piece bolt-on 7.2 lbs. Weld A-Star 2 piece bolt-on 9.9 lbs. American Racing Trackstar 1-piece bolt-on 8.5 lbs. Amer 15" Torq Thrust spindle Mount (w/o brgs, races, cap) 8.9 lbs. Weld A-Star 17" spindle mount (w/o brgs, races, cap) 6.9 lbs. Amer Racing 17" Fastlane Spndl mnt (w/o brgs, etc.) 8.0 lbs. I will have to get a hold of some 15x10's to weigh. Will report back later. Jeff Jordan

12-17-2007, 12:19 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 While your at it, could you supply a link on the various race wheels with pictures? I couldn't find the TrackStar on your website. Thanks! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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