GTO spare wheel for track use.
07-25-2009, 09:23 AM
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GTO spare wheels for track use. I bought a set of GTO/Corvette spares to use on the front of my T/A(with new rubber). Are any of you guys using them on your LT-1 cars? It didn't seem like it wanted to mount up right. Do I need to machine the hub opening to make them fit up to the rotor tight? Thanks.
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07-26-2009, 09:17 AM
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There was a thread on this like 2 days ago. A) They are so heavy they are not going to be much better off than your stockers, and B) GTOs use a diff lug pattern than F-bodys, so of course they are not going to fit.
If you want a skinny setup for the track, do it right. Using spare tires from a vehicle with a slightly diff bolt pattern is pretty trailer park.
If you want a skinny setup for the track, do it right. Using spare tires from a vehicle with a slightly diff bolt pattern is pretty trailer park.
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There was a thread on this like 2 days ago. A) They are so heavy they are not going to be much better off than your stockers, and B) GTOs use a diff lug pattern than F-bodys, so of course they are not going to fit.
If you want a skinny setup for the track, do it right. Using spare tires from a vehicle with a slightly diff bolt pattern is pretty trailer park.
If you want a skinny setup for the track, do it right. Using spare tires from a vehicle with a slightly diff bolt pattern is pretty trailer park.
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I wasn't planning on using the tires, only the wheels. It has been done on here, for corvettes, and I've seen f-bodys too. The small amount of times I can go to the track don't justify a lot of money spent on new "track only setup rolling stock" Your car looks badass, is it driven daily on those wheels tires?
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IMO the time spent mounting them to go to the track and back isn't worth it to save maybe a tenth if you're lucky.
And I like track times done in street trim. I want to know what my car will run as I drive it everyday, not what it'll run with lightweight track only wheels, slicks, etc.
