Do you have to grind the front calipers for Summit Stars?

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10-09-2008, 11:49 AM

maggiemike

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Do you have to grind the front calipers for Summit Stars?

I tried searching but couldn't find much except that you didn't have to for the Summit Stars 15x3.5 with 1.75bs. I'm assuming this would be the same for the 15x4" summit stars for the front, but just wanted to check. Thanks

Mike

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10-29-2008, 04:08 PM

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Bump Im curious about these as well

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10-29-2008, 04:17 PM

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I am running 15x4 stars with a 1.75 BS and, YES, I had to grind.. Wasn't bad, about 20 minutes per side..

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10-29-2008, 04:45 PM

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I have heard this can be avoided with a 5/16" spacer & still use stock studs/lugnuts. Haven't tried it myself just read a couple posts about it in the past. I believe that was also with fresh pads to minimize available space.

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10-29-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005

I have heard this can be avoided with a 5/16" spacer & still use stock studs/lugnuts.

I think you're right on the spacers.. I didn't want to use them..

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10-29-2008, 05:40 PM

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Hey, I ended up buying them and DID NOT need to grind for the fronts. I did for the rears.

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10-29-2008, 05:51 PM

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So how much did they weigh?
Also what were the part numbers?

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10-29-2008, 06:01 PM

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Hey, I ended up buying them and DID NOT need to grind for the fronts. I did for the rears.

Worked out good for ya then.. Wish I didn't have to grind mine.. Wasn't hard, but still sucked..

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10-29-2008, 06:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maggiemike

Hey, I ended up buying them and DID NOT need to grind for the fronts. I did for the rears.

Part #'s and pics please. I'd like to this this also.

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10-29-2008, 06:10 PM

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Damn the price is hard to beat, 1059 for 2 15x8, 2 15x4, 2rear and 2 front tires.

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10-29-2008, 06:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithBerryZ06

Part #'s and pics please. I'd like to this this also.

Here's what they look like.. Just go to Summitt, they're easy to find.. Sorry OP, not trying to hijack..

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10-29-2008, 06:21 PM

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oif1vet, what size rear wheel/tire are you running? Im looking at the 15x8 with 295 MT's.

Also to anyone who would know can you run these lug nuts with the summit stars?

Thinking these would help keeping the studs from bending/breaking

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10-29-2008, 06:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMONSTER!

oif1vet, what size rear wheel/tire are you running? Im looking at the 15x8 with 295 MT's.

Also to anyone who would know can you run these lug nuts with the summit stars?

Thinking these would help keeping the studs from bending/breaking

15x8 w/275/50 MT's. I'm using the acorn style lugs, don't know about the ones you have pics of.. I had ARP studs put in to help prevent breaking any studs..

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10-29-2008, 06:34 PM

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I have a complete moser rear end from epp, just dont remember which studs it came with!

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10-29-2008, 06:36 PM

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wow 275's look mean on an 8 inch wheel!
How does it hook?

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10-29-2008, 10:36 PM

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I bought a set of 15x4 summit stars. they fit with 5/16" spacer with no grinding. I had new pads and drilled/slotted rotors. I took spacers off and ground the calipers and didnt take long nor was it difficult. Look nice for the price but, they sure are a pain to polish if you dont keep up on them.