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bilities to manufacture top-of-the-line products that people are proud to have .”
RC Components works with a number of racers who put RC Comp wheels to the test , including Street Outlaws : No Prep Kings standout Jeff Lutz . The company has also partnered with the PDRA as the official race wheel of the series for the 2023 season .
“ Being a drag racer for almost 50 years now , I ’ ve seen a lot ,” Ball says . “ Watching PDRA start up in 2014 and grow so quickly was so exciting . The grassroots racing is going strong , so I knew I wanted to be a part of that growth . I ’ ve been to a few of their races over the last couple of years and seeing the growth of PDRA , we knew we had to be on that train . All aboard . Let ’ s go racing .”
To learn more about RC Comp ’ s new F-5 onepiece forged beadlock wheels , visit www . ShopRC- Components . com . RC Components wheels can be ordered directly from their website or through the company ’ s nationwide dealer network . DI
RC COMPONENTS INTRODUCES F-5 ONE-PIECE FORGED BEADLOCK WHEELS
BY NATE VAN WAGNEN
RC Components ’ mission to introduce innovative wheels to the drag racing market continued earlier this year with the release of the new F-5 onepiece forged beadlock wheels . They ’ re true one-piece wheels , not welded or bolted together . The F-5 series wheels were developed for high-horsepower applications requiring strength and durability .
“ At $ 2,999 per wheel , they come in at a great price point compared to similar wheels , but the strength and sleekness are second to none ,” says RJ Clutter , sales representative , RC Components . “ We have both an SFI 15.1 version and the SFI 15.3 version . That brings Pro Mod drivers into the picture now as well , so we ’ re looking forward to working with those drivers and teams .”
RC Components ’ F-5 one-piece forged beadlock wheels are available in 16x16 with the option of 4 ” or 5 ” backspace , and with 5x4.75 , 5x4.5 , or 5x5 bolt patterns . Available finishes are polished and “ Eclipse ,” which is black anodized with machined edges . 16x18 will soon be available as well .
Rick Ball , RC Components ’ president and owner , said he purposefully over-engineered the F-5 series to handle the abuse these wheels will see under hard acceleration and increasing horsepower levels over time .
“ Yesterday ’ s horsepower is not today ’ s , and the future will be no different , so we need to be ready for that ,” Ball says . “ As a gearhead and a racer , I wanted to deliver a wheel that had the best quality for the best price .”
“ We know the importance of wheels being lightweight and strong ,” Clutter adds . “ These are the strongest , stiffest beadlock wheels to ever come from RC Comp , and they are exactly what you need to get that competitive edge .”
Since 1989 , RC Components has been a leading manufacturer for race wheels , street wheels , and custom motorcycle accessories . The team ’ s passion and dedication to the sport of drag racing fuels their creativity and desire to produce innovative and quality products . RC Comp wheels are meticulously engineered using state-of-the-art technology and the finest materials to deliver high performance , lightweight construction , and exceptional durability .
“ These wheels are completely made in the USA ,” Clutter says . “ We do everything from cutting the wheels to polishing and anodizing , all under the same roof in Bowling Green , Kentucky . With a collection of over 18 CNC machines , lathes , and 9-axis mills , we take pride in our capa-
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