Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Introduces New Pro-5 One-Piece Rear Drag Wheel – Winner Of The 2008 SEMA Best New International Product Award



11/10/08

Stow, OH - Mickey Thompson has just introduced the new Pro-5 Drag Wheel. Winner of the 2008 SEMA Best New International Product Award, the Pro-5 Drag Wheel is the first one-piece, rotary-forged rear drag wheel with an integrated double bead-lock system in the world! Because there has been no welding of the rim or bead-lock components, metal fatigue and warping caused by heating and cooling of the wheel during high-speed applications has been eliminated.

The new bead-lock system offers greater clamping force and the lowest lateral and radial run-out in the industry. Every surface has been fully CNC-machined, and there are no bolts to come loose. This show-quality wheel has been highly polished for the best in appearance, and it’s absolutely the lightest SFI-Certified drag wheel available today.

“We are very excited to introduce this new Pro-5 Drag Wheel,” said Carl Robinson, Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “The technology, engineering and testing that have gone into this wheel have made this a truly innovative product in its class, and we are proud that the Pro-5 has been recognized with this prestigious award.”




For more info on Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels visit:
www.mickeythompsontires.com

MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS
4600 Prosper Drive
Stow, OH 44224
or call (330) 928-9092


Company Description

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels designs, develops, and markets racing and high-performance tires for drag-racing cars and motorcycles, modified street cars, off-road race vehicles, modified pick-up trucks, Jeeps, 4x4’s and sport utility vehicles. The company, founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson, is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA, and offers a wide range of tires and wheels in unique sizes to enhance the look and performance of these specialty high-performance and racing vehicles. For more information, visit http://www.mickeythompsontires.com, or visit the new Mickey Thompson TV at http://www.mickeythompsontv.com.