Aluminum vs. Steel Rims
12-24-2005, 01:53 AM
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Aluminum vs. Steel Rims
I need a set of cheap rims to put a set of DOT drag radials on when I get them.
I am looking for an old set of 5 spoke Z28 or IROC aluminum wheels, or I could get a set of Cragar Super Spoke steel rims out of Jegs.
Which of the above are the lightest (is the steel wheel that much heavier than the aluminum?)?
I dont want a heavy wheel that will hurt my ET, just dont want an expensive wheel either.
I currently have an old set of 14 x 7(?) aluminum rear wheels that I aquired with an 85 Z28 parts car that I just bought. Does anybody make a DOT drag radial for a 14" rim?
Thanks in advance.
I am looking for an old set of 5 spoke Z28 or IROC aluminum wheels, or I could get a set of Cragar Super Spoke steel rims out of Jegs.
Which of the above are the lightest (is the steel wheel that much heavier than the aluminum?)?
I dont want a heavy wheel that will hurt my ET, just dont want an expensive wheel either.
I currently have an old set of 14 x 7(?) aluminum rear wheels that I aquired with an 85 Z28 parts car that I just bought. Does anybody make a DOT drag radial for a 14" rim?
Thanks in advance.
12-24-2005, 12:21 PM
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You wont notice any difference no matter which way you go. Just get the cheapest wheel that works for you in a 15" rim.
12-26-2005, 06:54 AM
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Re: Aluminum vs. Steel Rims
Originally posted by 1991 RS/SS
I need a set of cheap rims to put a set of DOT drag radials on when I get them.
I am looking for an old set of 5 spoke Z28 or IROC aluminum wheels, or I could get a set of Cragar Super Spoke steel rims out of Jegs.
Which of the above are the lightest (is the steel wheel that much heavier than the aluminum?)?
I dont want a heavy wheel that will hurt my ET, just dont want an expensive wheel either.
I currently have an old set of 14 x 7(?) aluminum rear wheels that I aquired with an 85 Z28 parts car that I just bought. Does anybody make a DOT drag radial for a 14" rim?
Thanks in advance.
I need a set of cheap rims to put a set of DOT drag radials on when I get them.
I am looking for an old set of 5 spoke Z28 or IROC aluminum wheels, or I could get a set of Cragar Super Spoke steel rims out of Jegs.
Which of the above are the lightest (is the steel wheel that much heavier than the aluminum?)?
I dont want a heavy wheel that will hurt my ET, just dont want an expensive wheel either.
I currently have an old set of 14 x 7(?) aluminum rear wheels that I aquired with an 85 Z28 parts car that I just bought. Does anybody make a DOT drag radial for a 14" rim?
Thanks in advance.
If you get hold of the 16" cross laced GTA wheels, they are a factory lightweight wheel you can get pretty cheap and lots of Drag radials available for those.
I have used 14" 28x10 M/T slicks on a pair of 14x7 wheels I had,
Not sure about drag radials - I know M/H makes 14s - just not sure if you can find em tall enough.
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