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Old 11-18-2004, 09:19 PM
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Will these Weld's fit on a Trans Am without grinding the caliper?

Draglite XP Forged 191-Series Wheel
Size: 15'' x 10''
Rear Spacing: 5-1/2''
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-3/4

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Yep, not sure if you are going have to grind your calipers a bit. I used a 5/16 spacer with my 15x8's

But those are correct for our cars.
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I've read that I might need a spacer and some longer studs. Where did you get the spacer from. Hopefully someone has ran these and know the trick to get them to fit safely.
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Originally Posted by BLASTER
Will these Weld's fit on a Trans Am without grinding the caliper?

Draglite XP Forged 191-Series Wheel
Size: 15'' x 10''
Rear Spacing: 5-1/2''
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-3/4

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15x10 with 5.5bs will stick out a good 1.5-2 inches. 7.5bs would be the correct backspacing IIRC. That's what I run on my car at least. This is assuming stock size rear end (not shortened axles, etc).
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you will still need a spacer and grind the calipers down. so, no it wont fit without modification. if you are going that route, you might as well save some weight and run the regular weld pro stars. teh XP weigh more than stock wheels.
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Jegs sells the spacers. 5/16 is the one you will need. We ground my calipers down but you don't have to grind them as much with the spacer.

The look awesome and I have 275-50-15's on back 165/15's on front. The rear tires still stick out but they make the car look bad *** IMO.

I will go back to my 17"s after this racing season is over.




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