[saxmanJJ]

I'm looking into getting some rear wheels/drag radials for occasional use at the strip. I don't have to have the lightest and fanciest. I'm only putting down 265rwhp/300rwtq for what it is worth. I have a 2004 Mustang GT. I don't want to spend that much money LOL!

What should I being looking at? Brands/sizes etc.

Would I be better off getting a 315/35 17 style, or a 15" wheel style?

[ShapeShifter]

cheapest drag wheels would probably be the Summit/Jegs Wheels.

[saxmanJJ]

If I go with the 15" wheels should I be going with 8" or 10" width?

Right now I have 17 X 10.5 wheels/with 315/35 17 tires (BFG KD).

Am I going to see a noticeable difference in traction with the drag radials?

[99mustanggtman]

Originally Posted by saxmanJJ If I go with the 15" wheels should I be going with 8" or 10" width? Right now I have 17 X 10.5 wheels/with 315/35 17 tires (BFG KD). Am I going to see a noticeable difference in traction with the drag radials?

15X8 wheels will be fine with a 5.5" backspacing, if you go with 15x10s make sure you get 6.5" backspacing

[03MachMe]

just get some 15x8s and put some MT ET streets on there and you will be more than fine and yes you will notice a big diff in traction

[DSG40TH2V]

Originally Posted by 99mustanggtman 15X8 wheels will be fine with a 5.5" backspacing, if you go with 15x10s make sure you get 6.5" backspacing

5.5bs on a 10inch rim also works good too .. thats the set up i run with a 275/50 mickey .. car is lowered on sportlines and tire doesnt rub .. 15x10 5.5 is common with fox bodies and are usually easier to find used cheap .. thats what i did anyways

[SWEET2KSTANG]

but the fox rear and teh 96-98 rears are more narrow. a set of 10.50 bias plys have rubbed hard on a lot of cars.

[01GT4.6]

Originally Posted by DSG40TH2V 5.5bs on a 10inch rim also works good too .. thats the set up i run with a 275/50 mickey .. car is lowered on sportlines and tire doesnt rub .. 15x10 5.5 is common with fox bodies and are usually easier to find used cheap .. thats what i did anyways

Is that a typo? A 10" wheel is a tad wide for a 275 and an 8" is about optimum. If it's not a typo then pics please, b/c a 6.5" bs on a 10" wheel would put the wheel nearly flush with the fenders, a 5.5" would put it about an inch past the fenders. I use to have some 15x8's with a 4.5" bs (which sits the same as a 10" with a 6.5") and they were flush with the fender, I couldn't imagine pushing them out another inch.
this is them, and as you can see it's pretty flush




this is a 15x8 w/ 5.5" bs (this would sit 2 inches in compared to a 15x10 w/ the same bs). As you can see they are 'tucked' but not enough to stick them out 2 inches without hanging past the fender.

[SWEET2KSTANG]

there are a lot of guys that run a 5.5bs on these cars. i have seen a few at the track, they will run without too much issue.

[Mus408]

I am using a Weld Draglite 15x9 with 5.5 BS,along with a 275x50x15 M/T DR.
Seems to work and fit well. The 9 inch width is a great fit for that size tire.
Just remember to use long,3 inch axle studs,with the thick center Weld wheels,to be safe!

[saxmanJJ]

Thank you for the information!

Did I mention that I'd like to drive to and from the track (about 50 miles each way) on these wheels/tires (and be safe in case it rains)?

[01GT4.6]

Originally Posted by saxmanJJ Thank you for the information! Did I mention that I'd like to drive to and from the track (about 50 miles each way) on these wheels/tires (and be safe in case it rains)?

if you don't want to have to worry in the rain get Nittos.

[casper gt]

for the power your making & the fact you want to drive to the track on them/etc, you would be best off to look into 315/35r-17 nitto d/r's & just run them all the time. you'll get at least a year of d/d & track time out of them & not have to worry about the weather, changing tires at the track , etc., etc. I have them on mine fulltime & haven't ever had a problem (dont put many miles on though but tons of track time & drive back & forth to track)

[BREEZY B]

You could get two 16" v6 mustang wheels and put some drag radials on them. That seems to be a pretty popular thing to do when money tight or you just dont wanna drop a grand on welds.

[DSG40TH2V]

not a typo, but ill get pics maybe this week if its nice out and i feel like swapping tires for just a pic ..

[saxmanJJ]

I thought about getting some deep dish bullitt replicas (17 X 10.5) and putting on the Nitto 555Rs. But this would cost $681.98 shipped from American Muscle.

I was just wondering if I could do it a little bit cheaper some other way.

[saxmanJJ]

What about putting a drag radial tire on my stock Mustang 17 X 8 bullet rims?
Would this give better traction than the 315/35 17 BFG KDs on the 17 X 10.5 rims?

[01GT4.6]

Originally Posted by DSG40TH2V not a typo, but ill get pics maybe this week if its nice out and i feel like swapping tires for just a pic ..

no need in going through the trouble. The next time you get around to it just snap a pic and PM it to me if you don't mind.

[BlckBullitt01]

Originally Posted by saxmanJJ I'm looking into getting some rear wheels/drag radials for occasional use at the strip. I don't have to have the lightest and fanciest. I'm only putting down 265rwhp/300rwtq for what it is worth. I have a 2004 Mustang GT. I don't want to spend that much money LOL! What should I being looking at? Brands/sizes etc. Would I be better off getting a 315/35 17 style, or a 15" wheel style?

Saxman, go to summit racing and typin in "greg weld wheels." Greg Weld recently went out of business and summit is having a clearance on all Greg Weld wheels. $99 each for brand new wheels.

[saxmanJJ]

Would 275/60-15 be the size of tire that I would be looking for to fit on the 15" rims for the Mustang?

Sorry for asking so many damn questions!