17x4.5 V-Series Drag Wheel 1-Piece 5x4.75

The WELD RACING 17x4.5 V-Series Drag Wheel 1-Piece 5x4.75 is a purpose-built drag racing wheel engineered for maximum performance on the strip and in bracket racing competition. Built as a single-piece aluminum construction with black anodized finish, this wheel delivers the lightweight, rigid platform that serious drag racers demand when every hundredth of a second counts. The 2.250-inch backspace and 5x4.75-inch bolt pattern provide precise fitment geometry for vehicles requiring aggressive stance control and weight savings during acceleration.

WELD Racing's V-Series represents the proven standard for dedicated drag wheel construction, with 1-piece monoblock design eliminating the vibration and flex issues common to multi-piece designs under launch load. The 17-inch diameter with 4.5-inch width sits at the sweet spot for bracket racing applications—offering sufficient sidewall to maintain tire pressure stability during launch without adding rotational mass that slows acceleration. Black anodized aluminum resists corrosion while minimizing unsprung weight, a critical factor when optimizing 60-foot times. Weighing 18.53 pounds per wheel, this component integrates seamlessly into weight-reduction builds targeting ET brackets.

This wheel suits bracket racers, weekend competitors, and drag strip enthusiasts running vehicles in the 5x4.75 bolt pattern family—including applications across domestic and import chassis. The specific 2.250-inch backspace matches common suspension geometry for drag-oriented setups where brake cooling, suspension clearance, and axle centering require precision offset. Whether building a dedicated drag platform or upgrading an existing bracket car, the V-Series 17x4.5 delivers the structural integrity and weight efficiency necessary for consistent, repeatable performance on the drag strip.