Widebody Muscle Meets WELD Racing: RT-S S71 Wheels for Challenger & Charger Builds
Your widebody Dodge Challenger or Charger already makes a statement. The right wheel setup takes that attitude in a more purposeful direction: unmistakable drag-racing style, a bold five-spoke design, and a beadlock look that means business.
For this spotlight, we’re focusing on the WELD Racing RT-S S71 17x11 Black Single Beadlock, part #71MB7110W58F. It’s the specific wheel we’re highlighting for widebody Challenger and Charger builds, not a generic roundup of WELD wheels with different bolt patterns and dimensions.
The Wheel in the Spotlight: #71MB7110W58F
When you’re shopping for a performance wheel, the exact part number matters. Two wheels can share the S71 name and still have very different fitment specifications. Here is the configuration featured at Merrick Motorsports:
- Wheel: WELD Racing RT-S S71
- Diameter and width: 17x11 inches
- Bolt pattern: 5x115mm
- Backspacing: 5.8 inches
- Mounting pad: Medium
- Configuration: Black single beadlock
- Manufacturer part number: 71MB7110W58F
- Merrick Motorsports SKU: WEL71MB7110W58F
View the WELD S71 17x11 Single Beadlock and current pricing.
Classic WELD Style for Modern Mopar Muscle
The S71 doesn’t need a complicated design to get attention. Its black five-spoke center, bright polished rim, and black WELD Racing beadlock ring bring a classic competition-inspired appearance to a modern muscle-car build. On a widebody project, that combination delivers the visual attitude enthusiasts look for in a drag-focused wheel setup.
There’s more to the S71 family than its appearance. WELD’s product description specifies a three-piece modular design using a welded assembly process, with a forged billet center and cold-forged rims. This featured listing pairs the S71 design with a single beadlock configuration.
Why the Exact Widebody Setup Matters
A widebody badge is the starting point, not the whole fitment check. Before ordering this wheel for a Challenger or Charger, confirm compatibility with your exact model year, trim, intended axle position, brake package, suspension configuration, and tire choice.
The 17-inch diameter, 11-inch width, 5.8-inch backspacing, and medium mounting pad all belong in that conversation. Don’t assume another S71 size or mounting-pad option will fit the same way, and don’t assume the bolt pattern alone guarantees clearance.
For a modified car, include details about any brake changes, suspension changes, or aftermarket widebody conversion. Have your installer verify wheel and tire clearance through the required suspension travel before use.
Planning a Beadlock Setup?
Choose the tire and wheel as a complete package. Confirm the tire manufacturer’s approved wheel-width range and compatibility with the beadlock configuration. Follow WELD’s current installation, hardware, torque, inspection, and intended-use instructions, and check applicable event rules before heading to the track.
This spotlight is about the exact S71 wheel listed above. It is not a blanket fitment guarantee for every Challenger or Charger, and it does not promise a particular traction improvement or elapsed-time gain.
Give Your Widebody Build the Right Finishing Touch
If your goal is a widebody Challenger or Charger with unmistakable WELD Racing character, put the RT-S S71 #71MB7110W58F on your shortlist. Start with the correct specifications, verify your vehicle’s setup, and build around the wheel and tire combination that suits your plans.
Shop the WELD Racing S71 17x11 Black Single Beadlock at Merrick Motorsports. Need help checking the setup? Contact Merrick Motorsports with your year, trim, brake package, suspension details, and planned tire size before ordering.
Complete Your Drag-Focused Build: Springs & Driveshaft Safety
Keep the rest of your build in the conversation, too. Alongside your WELD wheel and tire setup, explore drag springs and a vehicle-specific driveshaft safety loop.
BMR Demon Killer Drag Springs — Set of Four
The BMR Suspension Demon Killer Drag Springs are listed for 2008–2023 Dodge Challenger and 2006–2023 Dodge Charger applications. This four-spring set, SKU BMRSPD110R, is a drag-focused suspension option to consider as you plan your build. Confirm compatibility with your exact trim, dampers, and existing suspension before ordering.
Shop BMR Demon Killer Drag Springs for Challenger and Charger.
BMR Driveshaft Safety Loop — Challenger Hellcat/Demon Automatic
For the driveshaft-loop portion of your build, check out the BMR Black Hammertone Driveshaft Safety Loop, SKU BMRDSL111H. This listing specifies 2015–2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat/Demon models with an automatic transmission. It is a driveshaft safety loop assembly, not a cosmetic tunnel cover or a general-purpose tunnel brace.
Shop the BMR Challenger Hellcat/Demon Driveshaft Safety Loop.
Charger owners and owners of other model years or transmissions should confirm the correct loop for their vehicle before purchasing. Have your installer verify driveshaft, exhaust, and tunnel clearance, and check your track’s current requirements for your exact combination.
More Challenger Drag-Racing Upgrades: Take Control of the Rear Suspension
Keep building beyond the wheels and springs with these BMR rear-suspension upgrades. The adjustable trailing arms are designed to reduce deflection and wheel hop while giving your installer more scope to dial in the suspension for your combination.
BMR On-Car Adjustable Lower Trailing Arms — LTA112H
These black hammertone lower trailing arms use heavy-duty 1-inch DOM steel tubing and rod ends, with on-car adjustment for suspension fine-tuning. BMR lists the LTA112 for street-performance, drag-racing, and road-racing applications, making it a useful option for a Challenger build focused on more consistent launches.
Shop BMR Adjustable Lower Trailing Arms for Challenger.
BMR On-Car Adjustable Upper Trailing Arms — UTA112H
Complement the lowers with BMR’s black hammertone upper trailing arms, featuring polyurethane bushings and adjustable rod ends. Their heavy-duty construction is designed to reduce arm flex and bushing deflection, while the on-car adjustment helps your installer fine-tune the setup.
Shop BMR Adjustable Upper Trailing Arms for Challenger.
Fitment note for both arm sets: the product titles specify 2008–2017 Challenger, while the detailed fitment tables include selected later applications, including certain 2020 widebody trims. Confirm your exact year and trim with Merrick Motorsports before ordering rather than assuming universal widebody compatibility.
BMR Rear Cradle Lockout Bushing Kit — SCB110
Round out your rear-suspension shopping list with the BMR black-anodized rear cradle lockout bushing kit. This listing specifies 2008–2018 Dodge Challenger applications. Check compatibility with your existing cradle bushings and suspension setup before adding it to your build.
Shop the BMR Challenger Rear Cradle Lockout Bushing Kit.
Build the suspension as a matched package, not just a collection of parts. Contact Merrick Motorsports with your Challenger’s year, trim, suspension changes, wheel and tire setup, and intended use so you can confirm the right components before ordering.