Weld Racing 71HB8050B21A RT-S S71 18x5.0 Black Anodized Forged Wheel 5x4.75 2.1BS

The Weld Racing RT-S S71 is an 18-inch by 5.0-inch forged aluminum drag racing wheel finished in a black anodized center, designed for high-performance street and strip applications. Featuring a 5x4.75-inch (5x120.65mm) bolt pattern and 2.1-inch backspace (-23mm offset), this is a narrow front runner wheel built for serious drag racing setups requiring maximum brake clearance.

Key Features:

• 3-Piece Welded Construction: Forged billet center paired with cold-forged rim shells, welded together for superior strength-to-weight ratio and application flexibility
• High Brake Pad Height: Designed specifically for modern vehicles equipped with large fixed opposed-piston calipers such as factory Brembo systems and high-performance aftermarket brake setups from Baer, Wilwood, and similar manufacturers
• Black Anodized Center: Durable anodized finish on the forged billet center provides a clean, aggressive appearance with long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Classic 5-Spoke Star Design: Iconic Weld Racing styling that blends race-proven engineering with an aggressive street appearance
• Forging-Grade Aluminum Alloy: Manufactured from primary forging-grade aluminum for maximum strength and durability under demanding race conditions
• SAE J2530 Compliant: Meets SAE J2530 Aftermarket Wheel (Street) Standards
• Load Rating: 1,580 lbs. per wheel
• Center Bore: 3.180 inches
• Conical Lug Nuts Required: This 18-inch diameter wheel requires conical-seat lug nuts (not included)
• Includes: Center cap and valve stem

Weld Racing brings its race-proven technology to the street with the RT-S S71 — a budget-friendly, modular forged wheel built using a unique welded assembly process. Tested using Finite Element Analysis (F.E.A.) and in-house destructive testing, these wheels are engineered to perform under the most demanding conditions with confidence.