Advice on Drag Wheels

Been doing some reasrch on the various forums. Have come across various advice. I have read about wheels from the GT guys and Cobra guys. I concluded that since I got Cobra Brakes and Rotors on my solid axle that 15x8 wheels will not fit. That I need 16x8. I also conclude that I need a backspacing of 5.5 inches for 16x8 or 15x8 and backspacing of 6.5 inches for 15x10 or 16x10. I notice that most people are running Weld Prostar or Prostar XPs for 15x8 or 15x10. That drag wheels and tires for 16 inch are limited.

Before I spend some $$s. I want to double check with some of you. Is this a correct setup for me

1) Wheels = 16x8 with a backspace of 5.5 (Summit has a ton of 15x8 I did not see any 16x8 in WELDS. I did find a brand called Bogart that has 16s and heard about Bart wheels but did not find any 16 inch)
2) Tires = 26/9/16 (WHo make a slick in this size??? I could not find an ET Drags in 16s)


Also, I want to find a cheap option and WELDS are $$s. Do they make cheap American Racing wheels in black that are 16x8 and have the 5.5 backspace,
I did see a set of black 15x8 American Racing wheels at Pep Boys for $50 each.

Also read that stock V6 wheels are 16x7.5 and might do the trick for the cheaper route.

cobras with solid axles , with their cobra rotors/brakes post what your running for a setup with slicks. No Drs or Streets.

JOhn

I assume your cobra rotors and brakes are the same size as my 99s so I can in fact run 15 inch wheels.

This setup is 15x8 with 4.75 backspace and black. I might paint them too if I got black. Since this is 15 inch I now got a better tire selection option. Your running a 10.5 tire on an 8 wheel and look cool. How does this setup hook for you at the track since you are running ET Streets.

Thanks for the response and PIC. I am feeling better that 15s fit.

John

Bro, I would love to see a 1.79 60ft that would have me in 11 CITY.

Here is what I bought:

Circle Racing's Silver Steel Wheel 16x10 (From Circleracing.com)

MT ET Streets 26x10.5x16 (From Discount Tire)


John

OK, I will check it out, I have not placed my order yet with discount tires, Thanks.