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Old 07-19-2005, 04:34 PM
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I've done some searching and can't find the answer. I have a pair of 28x11.5x15 ET Streets that I'd like to run at the track but I dont want to grind the calipers. Is there a wheel that will work without grinding or do I need to just go ahead and get some 17's?
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Bogarts, or if you can get Centerline Warriors or Convo Pros but they only go up to 15x8.5".
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bogarts

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bogarts
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Originally Posted by LS69TA
Bogarts, or if you can get Centerline Warriors or Convo Pros but they only go up to 15x8.5".

MT reccomends those 28x11.50 to be on 8" rims so the 8.5's would do nicely
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hmm I like the convos but the backspacing sux. gonna contact sjm and see if the RR bogarts are in the buget. (like anything is..)
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might also look into centerline telstars, good looking wheels, only prob is i think the 15x8s only come in 5" BS.
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Originally Posted by SS2win
hmm I like the convos but the backspacing sux. gonna contact sjm and see if the RR bogarts are in the buget. (like anything is..)

SS, the RR series is a different style rim then what you initially considered. Give me a call to see what your specific goals are so I can setup in particular what meets your goals. (The RR rims are more expensive due to the material and setup that is involved).

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hey man, found u a set of telstars
rears - https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/352163-sale-telstars-slicks.html
fronts - https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...12#post3227812
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Telstars will require alot of grinding on the calipers. More than with the Welds, and the Welds take a ton of grinding.
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Originally Posted by LS69TA
Telstars will require alot of grinding on the calipers. More than with the Welds, and the Welds take a ton of grinding.
didnt on mine, or the GMHTP test car, or anyone else i know of who ran telstars or convo pros. if they require any grinding at all, it is extremely minimal. I had to grind the **** out of my calipers to get the Draglites to fit.
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are you refering to your 95

cause ls1's have bigger brakes
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i know of multiple LS1 cars running convo-pros that did not have to grind. The telstars should be the same exact way if ordered in the correct size.
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nope, it's not always about the backspacing. The inner face of the wheel plays a huge part. Telestars require a butload of grinding.
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welp, ya learn sumthin new everyday...go with the Convo-Pros if youre on a budget, i know a guy selling some black powder coated skinnies for 260...might get in touch with him.
http://racelubbock.com/groupee/forum...6/m/5991087831




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