Weld Racing 71HP7080W52A RT-S S71 Polished Forged Aluminum Wheel 17x8 5x115mm 5.2in. Backspace High Pad

The Weld Racing RT-S S71 is a premium 3-piece forged aluminum street and strip wheel engineered for high-performance applications. Part number 71HP7080W52A specifies a 17-inch diameter, 8-inch wide wheel with a 5x115mm bolt pattern, 5.2-inch backspace (18mm offset), and a polished center finish. This is the High Pad configuration, designed specifically to clear modern fixed opposed-piston brake calipers such as factory Brembo systems and high-performance aftermarket setups from Baer, Wilwood, and others.

Key Features:

• 3-Piece Forged Construction: Features a forged billet aluminum center and cold forged rim shells welded together for an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
• Polished Center Finish: Classic Weld Racing 5-spoke star design with a polished center and polished rim shell for a timeless appearance
• High Pad Hub Configuration: Engineered to clear modern super cars and performance vehicles equipped with large fixed opposed-piston brake calipers
• 3 Mounting Pad Heights Available: Low pad for drum/early disc brakes, medium pad for performance factory systems, and high pad for modern multi-piston calipers
• Specs: 17-inch diameter | 8.0-inch width | 5x115mm bolt pattern | 5.2-inch backspace | 18mm offset
• Surpasses SAE J2530 aftermarket wheel street standards
• Center cap and valve stem included
• Lug Nut Requirement: 17-inch diameter wheels require conical lug nuts

Weld Racing RT-S S71 wheels bring proven racing wheel technology to the street, combining application flexibility with race-bred durability. The welded 3-piece modular design allows for a wide range of size configurations while maintaining the structural integrity demanded by high-horsepower builds. These wheels are tested using Finite Element Analysis (F.E.A.) and in-house destructive testing to ensure safety and reliability under the most demanding conditions.