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Old 08-28-2010, 03:16 PM
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Suggestions for a lightweight drag wheel?

Any suggestions on a lightweight wheel for the drag strip?

I don't drag that often and I’m currently using my stock wheels but would prefer not to keep mounting and dismounting the tires.

Does having less weight really make that much difference in the 1/4 mile?
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CCW's maybe. Yes, less rotational mass helps, thats why drag cars run skinnies. If you come up to MIR for one of the rentals we can test fit my rear CCW wheels on your car
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Originally Posted by Raleighc63
Any suggestions on a lightweight wheel for the drag strip?

I don't drag that often and I’m currently using my stock wheels but would prefer not to keep mounting and dismounting the tires.

Does having less weight really make that much difference in the 1/4 mile?
What size are you specifically looking for?
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Volk Racing!

One of the lightest...

Definitely the strongest and truest wheel out there!
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18x9.5"
A set of Volks would run you about $850.00 each for TE37's. If you like I can check availability for you.

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Originally Posted by Raleighc63
18x9.5"
If you only want rears for drag tires I have something available but I don't have matching fronts right now. I have 18"x9.5" TE37SL's in pressed graphite with a 40 offset. If you need front and rears I have G2's but they are only 9" wide. If you are looking for rear wheels only the TE37SL's are perfect and they are even lighter than the regular TE37 which are pretty much the lightest wheels available. The super laps are a limited edition wheels from Rays.

http://rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?d=106

The red sticker does not come on the wheel, it is in the box but you can leave it off. I can do these wheels for you at $700.00. If you are interested in any custom powdercoating options I can do that for you too.
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