Weld Racing 71MB7045W17A RT-S S71 17x4.5 Black Anodized Wheel 5x115 Medium Pad

The Weld Racing RT-S S71 (71MB7045W17A) is a 17-inch x 4.5-inch forged aluminum front wheel featuring a black anodized center, 5x115mm bolt pattern, 1.7-inch backspace (-27mm offset), and medium brake pad clearance height. Sold individually.

The S71 is part of Weld Racing's RT-S line — a race-proven, three-piece modular wheel that brings championship-level engineering to the street. The center is forged from billet aluminum and joined to cold-forged rim shells through a precision welded assembly process, delivering an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio without compromise.

Key Features:

• Construction: 3-piece welded forged aluminum — forged billet center with cold-forged rim shells
• Finish: Black anodized center with polished shell
• Diameter: 17 inches
• Width: 4.5 inches
• Bolt Pattern: 5x115mm
• Backspace: 1.7 inches
• Offset: -27mm
• Pad Height: Medium — designed to clear high-performance factory brake systems from 1965+ Corvettes, late-1980s+ performance cars, and many aftermarket brake systems
• Load Rating: 1,580 lbs per wheel
• Standards: Meets SAE J2530 Aftermarket Wheel (Street) standards
• Lug Nut Requirement: Conical lug nuts required (17" diameter)
• Center cap and valve stem included

Weld Racing's S71 5-spoke star design is a direct descendant of their championship-winning racing wheels, engineered specifically for modern sports cars, classic muscle cars, modified street machines, and pro-touring builds. The medium pad height accommodates a wide range of factory and aftermarket disc brake packages.