The Weld Racing RT-S S71 wheel in 17x10.5 configuration delivers professional-grade performance with classic American styling. This high pad version features a polished finish that combines a lustrous polished outer shell with your choice of center finish, creating the signature Weld Racing look that has dominated drag strips and street performance applications for decades.
3-Piece Forged Construction:
- Forged billet aluminum center for maximum strength-to-weight ratio
- Cold forged rim shells manufactured in-house at Weld's Kansas City facility
- Unique welded assembly process ensures structural integrity
- Aircraft-quality 6061 aluminum alloy construction
- Load rating of 1,580 lbs per wheel
Specifications:
- Diameter: 17 inches
- Width: 10.5 inches
- Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm (5x4.72 inches)
- Backspacing: 7.7 inches
- Center Bore: 3.18 inches (80.8mm)
- Mounting Pad: High Pad configuration for big brake clearance
- Lug Nut Type: Conical seat lug nuts required (not included)
High Pad Design Benefits:
The high pad configuration provides additional clearance for large brake calipers, making this wheel ideal for vehicles with performance brake packages. This unique mounting pad system allows the S71 to clear multi-piston calipers and oversized rotors that would interfere with standard wheels.
What's Included:
- One Weld Racing S71 wheel (sold individually)
- Center cap with Weld Racing branding
- Valve stem
Manufacturing Excellence:
Every Weld Racing wheel is designed, engineered, and manufactured at the company's 140,000 square-foot facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Each wheel undergoes rigorous FEA computer analysis and destructive testing in Weld's in-house laboratory before production. Weld Racing manufactures all rim shells in-house to ensure uncompromising quality and performance standards.
Applications:
This wheel is designed for high-performance street, drag racing, road course, and autocross applications. The 5x120mm bolt pattern fits BMW, Cadillac, and select GM performance vehicles. Always verify fitment with your specific vehicle's brake package and suspension components.
Important Notes:
- Conical seat lug nuts are required (17-inch diameter wheels)
- Professional installation recommended
- May not be compatible with factory TPMS sensors depending on vehicle
- Non-beadlock design for street and competition use