Wheels

Geerhead55 · 11-02-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BillConiam7375

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.
Danny Durham

rallye bob · 11-02-2011, 06:32 AM

Aren't the Cragar SS wheels relatively heavy?

Jim Kaekel · 11-02-2011, 09:08 AM

Yes they are, although it's been 25 years since I've even lifted a set.

69Cobra · 11-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Not trying to hijack your thread but with you guys talking about weight. What are the lightest wheels out there?

Jim Kaekel · 11-02-2011, 10:41 AM

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.

BillConiam7375 · 11-20-2011, 09:56 PM

Yeah, light wheels - that's why I'm shopping for wheels. I bought Bogarts as seen in the avatar at left. The screw holes are stripped out from trying to screw into tire beads after a fresh pair of slicks and the tire mounting guys have bent them twice now. So I need something less problematic ...I want to drive my car, not set ET records. So considering a steel rimmed half breed like the Cragar SS has some alure. So do beadlocks, but my rear calipers are probably too large to clear??? I did look at Holeshots website - the Sun Flare looks cool like an old set of Rayder wheels...any more input?

james schaechter · 11-20-2011, 10:17 PM

Check out the MT wheels too.

They were actually lighter than the Monocoques, but they are stronger and have a nice wide bead.

We cracked both front Monocoques on a light 66 Nova that won't turn. Not a good deal.

11-02-2011, 06:32 AM	#2
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Wheels Aren't the Cragar SS wheels relatively heavy?

11-02-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Wheels Yes they are, although it's been 25 years since I've even lifted a set. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

11-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#4
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Wheels Not trying to hijack your thread but with you guys talking about weight. What are the lightest wheels out there? __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

11-02-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Wheels 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. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

11-20-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
BillConiam7375 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wheels Yeah, light wheels - that's why I'm shopping for wheels. I bought Bogarts as seen in the avatar at left. The screw holes are stripped out from trying to screw into tire beads after a fresh pair of slicks and the tire mounting guys have bent them twice now. So I need something less problematic ...I want to drive my car, not set ET records. So considering a steel rimmed half breed like the Cragar SS has some alure. So do beadlocks, but my rear calipers are probably too large to clear??? I did look at Holeshots website - the Sun Flare looks cool like an old set of Rayder wheels...any more input?

11-20-2011, 10:17 PM	#7
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,290 Liked 1,435 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Wheels Check out the MT wheels too. They were actually lighter than the Monocoques, but they are stronger and have a nice wide bead. We cracked both front Monocoques on a light 66 Nova that won't turn. Not a good deal. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

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