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Wilwood’s new Starlite 55-XD Wide 5 Racing Hubs elevate performance and versatility for racing applications that require uncompromised strength without excessive additional weight. At just over 7 pounds, the Starlite 55-XD achieves its superior strength and modest weight through a highly efficient redesign of racing’s most popular Wide 5 hub, the Starlight 55.

The 55-XD employs a bolt-on rotor mount plate that adds overall strength by eliminating the brake torque loading from the main hub body. Moving brake torque generated stress loads to the thicker, stronger section of the hub near the inner wheel bearing, provides a measurable decrease in stress deflection in the body and a measurable increase in durability.

The rotor mount plates accommodate both fixed and dynamic rotor mounting by simply changing the bolt kits. With Dynamic Mount T-Nut Rotor Bolt Kits, stresses from the dissimilar thermal expansion rates of the rotor and the aluminum mount are fully isolated from the rotor mount plate and hub body. For less extreme temperature applications, the rotors can be fixed mounted.

All 55-XD hubs feature our black e-coat finish to seal the castings and preserve their good looks. Rotor mount plates and plate-to-hub fasteners are included with all hubs. Front hubs include Snap Cap dust covers.

Ordering Information:
Front Hub w/Snap Cap, Rotor Mount Plate, 5/8” Course Studs • P/N 270-12127C
Rear Hub, Rotor Mount Plate, 5/8” Course Studs • P/N 270-12111C

About Wilwood Engineering

Founded by Bill Wood in 1977, Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brakes and components from their headquarters in Camarillo, California. Engineered and rigorously tested for any application, Wilwood celebrates 40 years of unsurpassed braking quality and performance with sleek, modern designs. From race cars to classic cars, Wilwood has the brakes to stop you. For more information, contact Wilwood Engineering at: Email Wilwood