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are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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what makes these wheels so expensive?
are they really worth the extra dollars?
i want a set but they are over twice the price of the other weld wheels.
i'm leaning towards the Billet Specialties Strretlites.
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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I just listed a set in the parts section way less than Jegs or Summit with FREE shipping. They are WAY better in my opinion. I have had a couple sets and will buy another set when I sell these. I need a different style for my new car. They are very high quality. I also have a set of the Billet Special. wheels. They are nice but are NOT comparable to the 2.0.  AlumaStar 2.0 FRONT Billet Spec. REAR
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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I just listed a set in the parts section way less than Jegs or Summit with FREE shipping. They are WAY better in my opinion. I have had a couple sets and will buy another set when I sell these. I need a different style for my new car. They are very high quality. I also have a set of the Billet Special. wheels. They are nice but are NOT comparable to the 2.0.
i saw yours for sale, and your car looks fantastic with them on, thats why i want them, but with summits 10% and proshop discount, i'm just wondering what makes them so much better? 
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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They are a TRUE forged wheel. They are very stable at high speed which is why all the 10.5 Outlaw guys run them. Plus the never go "dingy" like the regular Welds and other non-forged wheels. You also have to be very careful with the Billet Spec. wheels. They do not fit with all disc brakes.....dont ask how I know.
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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They are a TRUE forged wheel. They are very stable at high speed which is why all the 10.5 Outlaw guys run them. Plus the never go "dingy" like the regular Welds and other non-forged wheels. You also have to be very careful with the Billet Spec. wheels. They do not fit with all disc brakes.....dont ask how I know.
thanks for the reply. that makes alot of sense. i'm going to be needing a set for my new build.
are you selling the rears also?
whats the backspacing on them.
i think your car is awesome! 
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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If they were the shorter offset they would be sold already.
Jim
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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If they were the shorter offset they would be sold already.
Im my opinion the 2.25 BS is WAYYYY better looking than the other. I dont like how the other BS puts the wheel dead on the outside edge of the fender lip. The 2.25 puts the tire just inside the fender. Looks lots better to me.
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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If they were the shorter offset they would be sold already.
Im my opinion the 2.25 BS is WAYYYY better looking than the other. I dont like how the other BS puts the wheel dead on the outside edge of the fender lip. The 2.25 puts the tire just inside the fender. Looks lots better to me.
how do they work with wilwood disc brakes?i.m really liking yours alot!
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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The welds or the Billets spec? The weld 2.0's work with anything. Its the Billet Spec that give trouble and usually on the rear only.
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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Mine are 2.25 and work fine with Wilwoods
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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2 1/4 is whats on my car. Wouldn't have it any other way either!!!!!!
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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Mine are 2.25 and work fine with Wilwoods
got the same early b body style, i
likee!!
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Re: are Weld Alumastar 2.0 worth the $$$$$$$?
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If they were the shorter offset they would be sold already.
Im my opinion the 2.25 BS is WAYYYY better looking than the other. I dont like how the other BS puts the wheel dead on the outside edge of the fender lip. The 2.25 puts the tire just inside the fender. Looks lots better to me.
Not on my car, the front end tracks WAY narrower than stock 
I see that now....tube chassis. That was my problem with the wheels. Going from backhalf to chassis. 
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