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Old 03-25-2015, 10:27 AM
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I have been out of the wheel and tire game for awhile so please excuse my ignorance…
As far as I can remember Bogarts were the only 15inch wheel that would fit without grinding the rear calipers. I powder coated by calipers so I would really prefer not to do any grinding. Are there any newer more budget friendly 15 inch wheel options now days that don’t require caliper grinding?
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I have the Race Star Dark Star wheels (15.10's on the rear) and I had to grind the passenger side caliper just a hair. Driver's side was good. I was told I would not have to, but I did. I'm not sure you'll be 100% certain with any 15" rear wheel that you won't have to do some grinding.
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Originally Posted by Rise of the Phoenix
I have the Race Star Dark Star wheels (15.10's on the rear) and I had to grind the passenger side caliper just a hair. Driver's side was good. I was told I would not have to, but I did. I'm not sure you'll be 100% certain with any 15" rear wheel that you won't have to do some grinding.
Yeah, I'm running some Ebach lowering springs as well. I'm sure that doesn't help at all.
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Originally Posted by maverick18

Yeah, I'm running some Ebach lowering springs as well. I'm sure that doesn't help at all.
Yeah, that could cause more of a rubbing issue.
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Originally Posted by Rise of the Phoenix
Yeah, that could cause more of a rubbing issue.
Those wheels wouldn't look bad on my car at all...

You running ET street radials? which size?

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Originally Posted by maverick18
Those wheels wouldn't look bad on my car at all...

You running ET street radials? which size?

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Yes sir. 275/50/15's. I've been trying to see my fronts (17x9.5's with 275 size tires) so I can buy a set of 17x7's.



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