Steel drag wheels?

Hello,

Im looking to see which drag slicks I can fit under my Fairlanes stock wheel wells. A spring relocation change may eventually come but for now I want to get some slicks and wheels. Im looking at 28 inch diameter tires for now. I have made some simple AutoCad drawings of the rear on my Fairlane. I laid out the quarters, inside wheel well lip, frame, spring perches, etc So I have an accurate picture of my available room to fit the maximum width slick without rubbing. I have not accounted for the possibility of rolling the quarter panel wheel lip. This is just background info. My question is about wheels. I dont want to shell out $400 a wheel for some fancy mags just yet. Ill need a 15x8 wheel with a 5 inch back space to fit. A 4-3/4 may be ideal but it would take a more custom wheel. I was thinking of using a steel wheel but I doubt if they are available. Would it be best to get a 15x7 and have it widened to 8 inches? If so what kind of cost is it to usually do two wheels?



The images for those interested are showing my Fairlane with the current street BFGs 255/60/15 and with Mickey Thompson advertised dimensions for 28x11.5x15 ET Drag Radials.







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Doug Bender

1966 Fairlane 390/428CJ Heads, 4-Speed



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