hey i dont know if this has been covered before, i tried searching but couldn't really find anything on wat my question is....i am wondering wats the ideal size of a drag wheel? Bogarts, Lenso, etc etc, while i was searching i have seen ppl use 15's and 13's looks like ppl seem to like the size 13's, can u guys post your info and possibly any pics of your wheels? just wondering wats a good ideal size is and do u guys have any issues clearing your rotors with the wheel set up?...thanks

 

It kinda depends on how much horsepower you are putting down, which will dictate your slick size and thus what size wheels you need to use. Here's my car with 13" Bogart Pro-4's, stock brakes with no spacers:

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Redline130 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It kinda depends on how much horsepower you are putting down, which will dictate your slick size and thus what size wheels you need to use. </TD></TR></TABLE>

well lets say 250 to 300 maybe a lil more

 

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well lets say 250 to 300 maybe a lil more</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think either 23" or 24" slicks will work well with 13x8 wheels.

 

so if your push more than 300+ you would want to go with a bigger rim and slick? nice drag car by the way

 

Thanks, I'm not too sure what the "limits" on tire sizing is, but from what I've seen others use and knowing what kind of power they have, that is what I am basing my suggestions on. I've seen 250-450 hp cars use 24" slicks with good success. Thus far, I've had good luck with my 24's with 390+ hp.

 

wat about brake clearance? i'm surely ppl upgrade there rotors for more stopping power thus having bigger rotors...seems like 13's the ideal size, more likely used than 15's anyways.

 

Yeah, with bigger brakes you would either have to use spacers or use 15" rims depending on the size of the brakes.

 

my ride:
-97 hatch
-SI brakes
-bogart drag on flys 13x8

I had to use either 10 or 15mm spacers, i dont remember, i'll have to go check.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by reaction360 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my ride:
-97 hatch
-SI brakes
-bogart drag on flys 13x8

I had to use either 10 or 15mm spacers, i dont remember, i'll have to go check. </TD></TR></TABLE>

so basically if your going to use a 13 inch wheel i'm going to need a spacer to clear the brakes right..so the wheel can be pushed out a lil more

 

yes, i dont know if it'll clear the smaller dx/cx brakes or not. but do know that most people who run bogarts need spacers and then there those who grind there calipers a lil and the wheels clear.

 

don't forget extended wheel studs if you are going to need spacers i have skunk2, but ive heard people experiencing issues with them, so might look into ARP. if i have any problems i'll be getting ARP for sure.

 

yeah, you need wheel studs regardless because of how bogarts wheels have like a 1" thick center. and I run ARP's with no issues.

 

anyone else?

 

go with the 15inch rim 4 your set up.........

 

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on 28" slicks

just playin'... prolly lookin at a 13" rim on 24's

 

a man go with 24 inch slicks.13inch rim. but keep in mind u have a heavy car so you might start breaking things if you strat hooking up too good.....good luck if u need any help call me u have my number!!!

 

Where in california can I get a set of those 13 rims?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybridmiklo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where in california can I get a set of those 13 rims?</TD></TR></TABLE>

http://www.bogartracingwheels.com/

http://www.bogartracingwheels.com/bcontact.htm

 

what is the backspace/offset on your rims redline?


are you using extended wheel studs?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XtraFastCRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is the backspace/offset on your rims redline?


are you using extended wheel studs? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Not too sure about the offset. I'm using ARP studs. I had Skunk2's, but they started to turn in the hub.

 

good info