Weld Racing 88C-1704204-B AlumaStar 2.0 17x4.5 Front Runner Drag Wheel 5x4.5 Black

The Weld Racing AlumaStar 2.0 Front Runner Wheel (88C-1704204-B) is a 17x4.5-inch, one-piece forged aluminum drag racing wheel designed for serious competitors who demand maximum performance at the strip. Sized at 17 inches in diameter with a 4.5-inch width, a 5x4.5-inch (5x114.3mm) bolt pattern, and 2.25 inches of backspacing, this wheel is purpose-built as a lightweight front runner for drag race applications.

Key Features:

• Forged 6061-T6 aluminum one-piece monoblock construction — delivers exceptional strength while minimizing weight
• Iconic five-spoke AlumaStar 2.0 design — the benchmark wheel in Pro Mod and Pro Stock drag racing
• SFI 15.2 certified — meets and exceeds sanctioning body requirements for competition use
• Precision-forged design — engineered for virtually zero runout, ensuring leak-free tubeless operation
• Black anodized finish with machined accents — aggressive race appearance that holds up under track conditions
• Lug mount configuration — 5-lug shank-style lug nut seat; requires 0.500"–0.550" long x 0.679"–0.687" diameter mag shank lug nuts (sold separately)
• Non-beadlock — streamlined design for front runner use
• Center bore: 2.87 in. | Offset: -12.7mm | Backspacing: 2.25 in.
• Center cap and valve stem included; lug nuts not included
• Made in the USA — manufactured in Kansas City

The AlumaStar 2.0 series has long been the wheel by which the drag racing industry measures its standards. Its one-piece forged construction reduces rotating mass, helping improve elapsed times while providing the structural integrity demanded by high-horsepower builds. Intended for drag strip use only.