Rims for Drag Radials

[Houston Kid]

What size rim and back spacing are going to work on the rear to run drag radials? 17"? 18"? Guessing a 315 tire fits no problem since those are stock. What about 325?

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[Tomster]

What size rim and back spacing are going to work on the rear to run drag radials? 17"? 18"? Guessing a 315 tire fits no problem since those are stock. What about 325?

I can't speak about the 500, but 325s work on the 350

 

[olaosunt]

Don’t think I have heard of an 18 wheel that will fit without swapping to GT brakes .
MT make a 325/ 35 19 that works but it does not have much side wall.

 

[Myshelby3425]

Signature Series makes an 18” that fits the GT350 that should fit the GT500 but they are pricey.

I’m hoping someone makes an affordable wheel.

 

[V00D00]

I have yet to measure test.

17s for sure will not fit, 18s ive been told.fit the 350, and gt500 has .1 smaller brakes.

 

[olaosunt]

Signature Series makes an 18” that fits the GT350 that should fit the GT500 but they are pricey.

I’m hoping someone makes an affordable wheel.

Got a link ?
I would love the options of running a drag radial with more side wall on my GT 350 without swapping the brakes .

 

[Myshelby3425]

Got a link ?
I would love the options of running a drag radial with more side wall on my GT 350 without swapping the brakes .

Visit their site. They are custom forged wheels made when ordered. They have a few options available.

 

[bluebeastsrt]

I'd look at forgestars and MTs. I run 325/35s and even though they dont have a ton of side wall. they hook good.

 

[DavidHuff]

Love the ShelbyGt500,but those big ass brakes are going to have to go for drag racing.

 

[Tomster]

If I was into drag racing, I'd find smaller and lighter front rotors, calipers, and wheels. The 500 doesnt need all that extra weight for the strip. There are a bunch of other lightweight mods such as a lithium battery, forged wheels, rear seat delete, tire inflator, pax seat removal, etc that would significantly reduce the weight down significantly below 4k.

 

[Houston Kid]

Love the ShelbyGt500,but those big ass brakes are going to have to go for drag racing.

Easy way to cut some weight.

 

[bluebeastsrt]

Someone who’s really into drag racing. Would be better served by buying a 20 GT. A built motor and trans. And then slap the biggest supercharger or turbo kit you can find on it. I wouldn’t have the heart to cannibalize a limited production collector car. And turn it into a single dementional ride. Considering it’s a perfect duel threat the way it comes from the factory. But that’s just me.

 

[olaosunt]

Someone who’s really into drag racing. Would be better served by buying a 20 GT. A built motor and trans. And then slap the biggest supercharger or turbo kit you can find on it. I wouldn’t have the heart to cannibalize a limited production collector car. And turn it into a single dementional ride. Considering it’s a perfect duel threat the way it comes from the factory. But that’s just me.

True talk

I got inpatient waiting on the GT 500 a year and a half ago so I ended up with an 18 GT/PP1/A10(now built )and currently building a 5.2 predator short block for it .

Not sure the stock motor is hurt as it’s already gone 9.7 in the 1/4 but looks like it’s down on MPH . I will do a compression test soon (daily driving it this winter ) but even if it’s not hurt I will still swap in the 5.2 at some point .

Sometimes, I wish I had waited but even if I did not get the GT it would still year or two anyway before I can get one especially since I refuse to pay ADM again after the $5K on my 16 GT 350 that also now has a built /sleeved motor /Gen 3 whipple / upgraded clutch .
I listed my Hellion TT car with a predator short block /G350 heads for sale but since no bites for what I think it’s worth , I probably will hang unto it and try to make that 8 second pass . Also still have my KB car with a Magnum Tremec Swap/sleeved 5.2/GT 350 heads ...... so I have plenty to keep me entertained until I can get a GT 500.
But... when I do get one (even if I get rid of the other 4 .. but will see ) I have no plans to go down that “rabbit hole” again of chasing ET numbers only to be kicked out of most tracks after making a pass or two (test and tuner only so never going going to go as far as putting a cage in the cars)

I think I will be very happy keeping it stock , running low 10’s on a 19 inch drag radial and keeping my warranty for once for more than a few months . Lol
Not criticizing anyone who wants to “mod “ theirs but I can honestly say this will be the “one “ I will be very happy with , they way it came from the factory .

 

[DavidHuff]

Someone who’s really into drag racing. Would be better served by buying a 20 GT. A built motor and trans. And then slap the biggest supercharger or turbo kit you can find on it. I wouldn’t have the heart to cannibalize a limited production collector car. And turn it into a single dementional ride. Considering it’s a perfect duel threat the way it comes from the factory. But that’s just me.

I agree with you on never to mod a collector car, but you know speed is additive as hell.I have a 2017 Mustang Gt Auto with a Whipple Stage 2 that runs 10.80ET on 92 octane gas with a Whipple Tune that my wife has drove to work.I have owned a lot of fun cars and this one has been the most fun.JMO

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