question about Weld wheels

[Tom Tom Turbo]

I'm looking into prostars or draglites, but I have heard negative things about using them on the street. Are these really that bad to use for around town driving?

 

[U1ARUNIT]

The only time you will have trouble would be if you went with the 3.5" skinnies up front and hit a lot of potholes, then you might get some cracking.

 

[420]

I ran the 4" front / 10" back draglites on the WS6 for months, and never had an issue. And I've had the 7" front / 8" back Pro Stars on the Chevelle for years now. I'm a big Weld fan

 

[2quiktocare]

I ran a shop in So. Cali. that sold many wheels. We had a rash of problems with trucks and Weld wheels cracking. Got to the point we called them Welded wheels. Maybe they are better if driven in a straight line. Mark

 

[Ram]

Do yourself a favor DON"T BUY WELD WHEELS!!
I bought a set of their billet wheels about 6 years ago for my 89 GMC & all 4 started to crack & leak air after about a year and a half. Called them up to see what they would do and they said the warrenty was 1 year only and couldn't do any thing for me.
And that was a $300 wheel.
I friend of mine had a 12sec car and thrashed 3 rear and 1 front Pro Stars while they were still in warrenty.
I've got some American Eagle's on my truck now going on 4 years without a single problem.
Ram

 

[V6DVette]

I have a set on my T. I noticed cracks on both fronts right across the web a few years ago. I called Weld. They asked how old they were. I said 3 years. They said "well how long do you expect them to last?" Nuff said?

 

[turbojimmy]

I've had the Draglites for about a year and they're fine.

I also have a pair of used Draglites with a 1992 date stamp on them. They're fine, too. I think the star configuration is where they're having trouble.

Jim

 

[Grumpy]

I have 3 pro star HOSE reels...nuff said

 

[Drew L]

To have a wheel crack then call the company and they won't stand behind them is inexcusable..............I expect them to ...uuuuuummmmmm............... last?????!!!! I didn't know this problem existed. I feel bad for the ones who got hosed but I'm glad I read this! Drew

 

[2quiktocare]

LMAO, thanks Grumpy, I knew there was a suitable use for those things,,,,Mark

 

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

Originally posted by Grumpy
I have 3 pro star HOSE reels...nuff said

how much for one of those hose reels?
i need one for the service truck

 

[Ram]

I have 4 billet ones!
Make me a offer!
Ram