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WELD Racing Launches New 17″ RT-S and 13″ Magnum Imports Beadlock Wheels – Late Model Drag Cars Win!


WELD Racing Launches New 17″ RT-S and 13″ Magnum Imports Beadlock Wheels – Late Model Drag Cars Win!

With the number of insanely high horsepower late model cars hitting the strip these days along with big power imports cars, WELD Racing recognized a hole in the market and they are filling it right here and now. The addition of 17″ RT-S beadlocks and 13″ Magnum beadlocks is great new for racers who want to maintain the factory looks and brake fitment that their cars have (in the case of the RT-S). The Magnum represents an important fitment for the import drag racing market as well.

Beadlocks are important to high horsepower drag cars because they literally clamp the tire to the bead so that there is no chance of it slipping on the wheel. Additionally, they allow the tire to grow without pinching, and depending on your tire choice it can allow racers to run lower tire pressure without having to worry about losing the bead seal.

Of course we’re thinking that you BangShifters out there are more interested in the RT-S part of the equation. New cars have big wheels to fit over big brakes. Now you can have all that along with the sticky tires that’ll boogie you down the strip quick!

Thanks WELD Racing!

WELD Racing™ helps Tuners/Modern Muscle Drag Racers launch harder with new 13″ Magnum Import and 17” RT-S Bead-loc Wheels

Kansas City, MO. (June 27, 2016) – WELD Racing™ has once again expanded their product line-up by now offering 13” Magnum Import and 17” RT-S Bead-loc wheels. These new Bead-loc wheels are designed specifically for drag racers that compete in a variety of vehicles ranging from Front-Wheel Drive Imports, to the current generation Cadillac CTSV, Camaro, Corvette, Challenger and Mustang.

Both the 13” Magnum Import and 17” RT-S Bead-loc wheels are made in the USA and incorporate many familiar WELD Racing features and options that racers and enthusiasts have come to expect.

 

13” Magnum Import Bead-Loc

  • Single Bead-loc design
  • Available in all current 13” Magnum Import Drag Series bolt patterns
  • Ultra-lite design similar to 15” Bead-loc Drag wheels
  • Variety of back spacing options and widths ranging from 7”-10”
  • Available in black and machined contrast, or polished finish

 

17” RT-S Bead-Loc

  • Single Bead-loc design
  • Available in all current 17” RT-S bolt patterns
  • Ultra-lite design similar to 16” Bead-loc Drag wheels
  • Variety of back spacing options and widths ranging from 9”-12”
  • Available in either black, machined, or polished finish

“This is a great way to expand our products for these popular vehicles while meeting the racer’s needs,” said Norman Young, president and CEO of WELD. “With the ever increasing horsepower levels, quicker times and higher speeds of modern production-based cars, many racing organizations are now mandating the use of Bead-loc wheels for enhanced driver safety.”

Young also points out the many advantages of Bead-loc wheels such as an improved and more secure method of tire mounting, better air retention within the tire, and a positive stop from the tire wanting to go inward as it grows at higher speeds.

About WELD

WELD, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the technology and manufacturing leader in the performance wheel market. Since 1967, WELD™ has been a pioneer in wheel engineering and manufactures the highest quality forged race wheels for dirt, oval and drag racing, along with wheels for performance street cars and trucks. Each WELD™ wheel is precision engineered for maximum performance on the street, off road and at the track. Amassing more professional race wins than any other wheel company validates WELD’s precision and quality. Every race and street wheel is subjected to the same quality and design standards. WELD™ brands include WELD Racing™, WELD Street & Strip, CCW Forged Performance, REKON Off Road, and HiPer Technology by WELD™ products. WELD Racing™, WELD Street & Strip, REKON Off Road by WELD, and HiPer Technology by WELD are manufactured by WELD Racing, LLC. CCW wheels are manufactured by WELD CCW, LLC. For more information about WELD, phone 800-788-9353 or visit www.WELDwheels.com.

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