![]() ![]() Here you can see a more detailed look at the combined halves of two and three-piece wheels manufactured by Weld Racing. But there are other, perhaps more pressing, advantages to the one-piece design. As one might imagine, the one-piece construction offers a notable amount of weight savings over other designs, but that comes at a price. Wheels are commonly constructed in three different manners: three-piece, two-piece, and most popular in racing applications – one-piece. And taking a hands-on approach, we’ll be taking a look at five of Weld Racing’s popular rear wheels as we compare and contrast the options. In order to learn more on the topic of racing wheels, seating methods, and manufacturing processes, we reached out to the industry experts at Weld Racing Wheels, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, and Billet Specialties to get the lowdown on today’s wheel technology for everything from your street/strip warrior to the Top Alcohol and nitro ranks. In this technical piece, we’re going to dive into the world of racing wheels to bring you the 411 on the latest in drag racing wheel technology as we focus not only on the design and construction processes, but what goes into keeping the wheel and tire mated in the most intense of environs. Housed within the beads of those racing tires are wheels that are the result of decades of technological advancement and refinement to create a hoop that’s safe, true, lightweight, and able to handle the rigors of extreme power numbers and speeds. Our goal is to always under promise and over deliver, our customer service at the very top of the priority list.High performance racing wheels may have killer looks, but they’re more than just a pretty face. We do however realize that some people order a product because they need it immediately so if this is the case please contact us at 67 or before ordering so we can get you the most accurate lead time possible. **Due to current world events causing global shortages on materials and production that this product may be susceptible to longer than standard lead times. If you have any questions on this please reach out to us before ordering After 30 days custom orders are no longer refundable. **All Custom Orders are refundable within 30 days of purchase but are subject to a 25% restocking fee. All tire packages include mounting and balancing.Comes in 40+ finishes at no additional charge.Single beadlock ring to prevent tire slippage.Lowers rotational mass by saving over 20lbs per side from the factory wheel/tire.Cicio Performance exclusive design built in the USA by Billet Specialties.Note: ET street R comes standard as bias ply, specify ET street R radial if you want the radial. ![]() The wheels are also available in a multitude colors for no additional charge! Polished and custom finishes are available for an additional $250 per set. Select your choice of tire packages below to have your wheels arrived mounted, balanced, and ready to bolt onto your GT-R. This package has the added benefits of the rear rim being beadlocked to ensure the tire doesn’t spin on the wheel – a must for the big power cars! One of the big benefits of our design is that it allows you to retain the factory rear brakes so that you can fit a true drag slick on the back of your GT-R and bring those 60′ times down without shocking the drivetrain like a drag radial would. Our exclusive wheel design is built right here in the USA by Billet Specialties. Choosing the right wheel & tire combo for drag racing is essential to running a great time and the Cicio Performance 17″ Beadlock Drag Wheel Package is perfect for that. ![]()
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