CRAYZ

I am just looking for 15" drag rims very cheap.
Doesn't matter what they look like they will just hold ET streets so maybe 15x8 or 15x10 in size.
Where do I go for these in correct backspacing and do I need to grind??

GeorgeC

Generally, you'll need 5.5" backspacing with a 15x8, and 7.5" backspacing with a 15x10.

Spacers and/or grinding will be necessary, unless you go with a set of Bogart wheels that are custom made for the late model F-body (and very nice to boot!).

I still have Weld Draglites on my car...

BlackhawkSS

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takes ALOT of grinding. i was running spacers for awhile to limit the grinding but just recently went ahead and grinded them down alot more to be a little safer on the studs.
Jerry

CRAYZ

OK cool.
So what would you recommend as a good size for ET Streets to fit on a 15x10? The suspension is hals all the way round with stock springs in the rear.
What size would you go with??

Also...tubes? Do I NEED longer studs??

Set me up here.
Thanks

ROB'S SS

26x11.50x15 et streets. no tubes and no studs

CRAYZ

ttt
for the jegs cheapo rims!!

I need to know about BS and lug patterns on those.

smokinHawk

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also theres some keep rims in summit also

the lug pattern needed is 5x4.75 5 star lug pattern

smokinHawk

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Why do you need 7.5" back spacing on a 10" wide when you only need 5.5" for a 8" rim.

is it so the rim sits in further and doesnt protrude out?

i saw some cheap 15x10 rims in jegs for around $50 each are those ok to use if you get the right lug patter and back spacing?

GeorgeC

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by smokinHawk:
<strong> Why do you need 7.5" back spacing on a 10" wide when you only need 5.5" for a 8" rim.

is it so the rim sits in further and doesnt protrude out?

i saw some cheap 15x10 rims in jegs for around $50 each are those ok to use if you get the right lug patter and back spacing? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The different BS is needed to keep the front of the wheel in the same relative position. Otherwise, it's going to protrude way out and look silly.

I doubt you'll find the right BS on any $50 wheel... You're pretty much stuck with Welds, or Bogarts.

As far as tire size, the tread (not to be confused with sidewall/section width) width should be +/- 1" from the wheel width.

Pro Stock John

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Rims I have run over the last four years...

15x10 Pro Star 7.5 backspacing

16x9 Draglite XP 6.5 backspacing

15x8 Pro Start 5.5 backspacing

The backspacing does make sense.

I'd run 26x11.5x15 ET Streets with 15x10's.

CRAYZ

Would I do Just as well on the STREET with an app. sized ET Street to match a GM 16x8 takeoff rim??

GeorgeC

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by CRAYZ:
<strong> Would I do Just as well on the STREET with an app. sized ET Street to match a GM 16x8 takeoff rim?? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Most likely, yes, you would. It would be much simpler than making a 15" wheel work, also...