Welds?

Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Okay I bought what were supposed to be 15x4" Draglites for the front of my 71 and when I tried to put the center caps in they won't fit. What other wheel that looks like the Weld Draglite could they be? I need to get center caps that fit. Welds all say "made in U.S.A" on the insides right? Also, I got the lug nuts I need to fit the wheels to the car but they bottom out about 1/4" away from fully seating against the wheels. Should I just double up on the washers or get shorter lugs? Thanks
 
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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iirc draglites are lug-centric so washers are a bad idea, either get shorter studs or open lugs (open lugs are easier but dont look as good)
 
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Weld wheels list their Draglite wheels as using a 1.25" diameter washer for all models, they are not hub centric. Do not double up on washers; get the correct length lug nuts. If you have a mag wheel with tapered seat like a steel wheel, then those wont use a washer.
Cragar made a similar wheel, and I think there were a couple others that slip my mind right now.
 

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Summit and Jegs have their own private label knock-offs of the Draglites.
 
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