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Old 08-07-2006, 02:56 AM
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Default Will spacers clear 15x3.5 Prostars w/o grinding?

Wasn't sure if I should post here or Wheels/Tires......mods, move if necessary.

Going to head to the track this week and my buddy has his front runners sitting in my garage. I was hoping I could throw these on without grinding down my calipers (just painted them a few weeks ago ). Will spacers do the trick? If so, what size do I need?
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Yes with a 5/16th spacer they should clear just fine.
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Originally Posted by Packy
Yes with a 5/16th spacer they should clear just fine.
I second that
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yes. i ran a 7/16 and it worked well
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I forgot to add, stock wheelstuds?
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Stock wheel studs will work, I ran on them for a while with the 5/16th spacer. But from what I understand, the practice is very unsafe. I've since switched to the longer studs.

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Yes, the whole point of spacers is to stop them from rubbing. I have heard some horror stories of people running stock studes with a spacer. If you get longer studs, you'll be fine. Just don't drive it like an ******* around corners, and you'll be fine.




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