Hi just40,
I also purchased a set of 7 x 13 dragways recently (and drove from Tassie to Tomorah in NSW to pick them up from a forum member), but when I first put tyres on mine and fitted them on the car I nearly tore the guards off, so I had to move the centres out about 10mm on the rims and machine about 5mm of the back of the centres. They only just rub at the moment so I will have to massage the guards a little bit. Like you I waited a long time to get them and I also think they look good.
regards
Weddo