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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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Default 16" weld pro-star question

i have a pair of 16" WPS- my question is can i make them fit without grinding the caliper? I have some 5/16ths spacers, but it still hits. would it be possible to add a 1/4" spacer in addition to the 5/16th one? stock lugs too.
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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I'm just curious why you didn't get the Draglite XP's if you were wanting 16's. I think the Pro Stars definitely look better, but the XP's will bolt right up.
I don't know how much grinding you'll have to do with a set of the 16's. I do know that the 15x8 Pro Stars took a LOT of grinding and a spacer to fit.
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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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XP's are heavier.
I wouldnt put a 1/4" spacer on top of the 5/16.
Too risky. You could sheer off a lug or 2 and you'd be FUCT.
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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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Roy, you know you pretty much can't run two spacers. If they rub even with 5/16 spacers you need to do some grinding.
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