TIRES AND WHEELS
Bogart Racing Wheels
An alternative to grinding is to get a custom 16- or 17-inch wheel made, like these from Bogart Racing. Bogart builds racing wheels in 15- to 17-inch sizes and utilizes nickel lug inserts for added strength.
Bogart Racing Wheels
Dept. MMFF
315 S. 57th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ. 85043
602/353-6648
www.bogartracingwheels.com
Dunlop Tire
Dunlop's new Direzza GRP high-performance drag tire doubles as a D.O.T.-approved street radial. It features a racing-inspired tread to help deliver straight-line drag performance while still handling the highway like a pro. The Direzza GRP is available in 205/50R15 and 225/50R15 sizes.
Also from Dunlop is its new Direzza Drag Slick, which is available in two versions, made specifically for front- and rear-wheel drive cars. Sizes range from 26.0x10.0-15 to 33.0x17.0-15.
Dunlop Tire
Dept. MMFF
800/321-2136
www.dunloptire.com
Goodyear Tire
Goodyear has jumped into the drag radial market with its Eagle SS. Available in a variety of sizes ranging from 275/50/15 to 315/35/17, the reports from the dragstrip have been positive, with many likening them to Mickey Thompson's super sticky drag radial.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Dept. MMFF
1144 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44316
330/796-2121
www.racegoodyear.com
Hoosier Racing Tire
Hoosier Racing Tire has expanded its racing tire lineup with DOT drag radial tires. The company offers them in all of the popular sizes, from 225/50/15 to 325/50/15 to 335/35/17.
Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.
Dept. MMFF
65465 U.S. 31
Lakeville, IN 46536
574/784-3152
www.hoosiertire.com
Konig Wheels and Privat Wheels
Our own Project Ice Box has been wearing a set of Privat Fahrens for some time now, and the elegant design definitely took our workhorse uptown. The latest from Privat is Netz (shown), a laced, multispoke wheel with Forged Grey or Forged Silver centers with a polished lip. The Netz is available in 17- to 20-inch sizes.
Konig Wheels
Dept. MMFF
121 Express St.
Plainview, NY 11803
516/822-5700
www.konigwheels.com
www.privatwheels.com
 Crosshairs is a hot, new wheel...  Crosshairs is a hot, new wheel from Konig that features a multispoke design with a polished lip. |  Konig's Sideways wheels are...  Konig's Sideways wheels are offered in 17- to 19-inch sizes. |  They also have the '05-'07...  They also have the '05-'07 Mustangs covered, starting with Beyond-a traditional five-spoke design but with a reverse Torque Thrust appearance. It's available in 17- to 20-inch fitments, and as with the rest of Konig's lineup featured here, you can get your wheels in staggered fitments. |
M&H Tires
M&H Tires has been around for some time but just out of the spotlight. Getting the company back to center stage are its new drag radial tires, with sizes ranging from 275/60R15 to 390/40R17. Also available is a matching 185/75-15 front tire.
M&H Tires
Dept. MMFF
P.O Box 3608
Bakersfield, CA 93385
661/324-4773
www.mandhtires.com
Mickey Thompson
Now that larger wheels have become more commonplace among OEMs, many of today's tire companies offer a full range of sticky rubber for them, like this tire from Mickey Thompson.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires
Dept. MMFF
4600 Prosper Dr.
Stow, OH 44224
330/928-9092
www.mickeythompsontires.com
Tire Rack
Tire Rack offers these ASA MU1 wheels for the latest generation of Mustangs, in 20x9 and 20x10 sizes for a staggered fitment. They accept factory Ford spinner caps, and feature a machined face with anthracite background to provide a retro-looking style with contemporary sizing. You can see how they'll look on your Mustang using Tire Rack's interactive upgrade garage.
Tire Rack
Dept. MMFF
888/541-1777
www.tirerack.com
Mustang Tuning
Mustang Tuning offers these black Bullitt-style wheels in both 17x9 and 17x10 sizes. They feature a more pronounced lip, and the larger size allows the use of wider tire. Mustang Tuning also now offers wheel and tire packages that are mounted, balanced, and ready to bolt on.
Also from Mustang Tuning is its modified FR500 Replica wheel. You'll notice these have a slight dish on the 18x9s (pictured) and a deep dish on the 18x10-inch wheels.
Mustang Tuning
Dept. MMFF
888/782-6448
www.mustangtuning.com
Weld Wheel Industries
Many late-model Mustang owners often run into problems when fitting drag wheels and tires on their rides. Most drag wheels use a 15-inch diameter, which sometimes isn't enough for cars with bigger brakes like Sexton's '99 Cobra. However, use of spacers and a little grinding of the brake calipers can sometimes get them to fit. Up front, Sexton bolted on this Weld Racing Aluma Star using a 25mm spacer and knocked the calipers down a bit with a grinder. He noted that a 30mm spacer would have prevented grinding, but it all depends on how you want the wheel to sit in the well.
Mark Sexton had to cope with the added issue of the IRS rear in his '99 Cobra. He fit this 15x8 Aluma Star by grinding a bit off of the spindle near the tie-rod end, as well as shaving some of the rear calipers. While grinding can possibly weaken the metal structures themselves, many have done this with great success.
Weld Wheel Industries
Dept. MMFF
6600 Stadium Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64129
800/669-9353
www.weldracing.com