NASSty01

Ok, I've narrowed it down to Draglites and Pro Stars. I don't want my rim sticking out, so Centerline is out of the question.

PSJ, what made you switch to Pro Stars and are you happy you did?

Should I go with 9"rim/10.5 or 10"rim/11.5 ET streets with my planned mods. Full bolt-on + S2 H/C by spring '03. Hopefully 422cid by spring '04, but thats a longshot. Most likely will keep the ST3500.

Fixed typo in title--PSJ

Ordering today. Appreciate your comments.
Thanks.

Rick

[ February 08, 2002: Message edited by: Pro Stock John ]</p>

Bout'ItZ28

iTrader: (19)

its all about the pro stars <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

NASSty01

Yeah screw it. Pro Stars 15x9 6.5BS in the back it is.

Now its time to squeeze the life out of the checking account. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

Rick

BIGBOS

Prostars... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">


They look damn good

bigSS

Draglites are ugly. I personally love the Convo-pros...but Pro stars are MUCH better than draglites.

Form4speed

Any functional reason, or are you just talking looks?

NASSty01

Will definately be functional. I want 1.6* 60's and wheels up. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

<img src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" border="0" alt="[hail]" /> <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />

Plan on S2 H/C by next spring. Maybe 422 in cpl yrs.

Since I'm paying my hard earned $$, might as well get what looks best.

Rick

Form4speed

I was asking why all these guys recommend prostars. From what I have been told draglites are the lighter of the two rims. Looks do not matter to me, so when I get my slicks they will wrapped around some draglites. I just wanted to know did the prostars actually offer a performance advantage?

Mike Hoffpauir

The centerlines are the best quality rim. The problem with welds is the soft aluminum around the mounting hole spreads and smears, which in turn makes rim changes a bitch. I never had this problem with my convos, and my welds dissapoint me everytime I bolt up the slicks.

I do like the look of the welds more though. If you narrowed your rear end convo pros would be my choice.

Also, I used to run 5/16 spacers all the way around, but a little more grinding ot the front calipers and the look is much cleaner. I suggest that you do the extra grinding to the front and only run a spacer on the rear welds.

This pic has a spacer all the way around

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3055ZziBThhTwL

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3106QIQuNXMvyc

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NASSty01

Yeah but what does it cost to have your rear narrowed a bit? Might as well just grind my calipers.

Your talking about the aluminum that goes inbetween the 2 rim pieces? It smears and makes the bolt holes smaller? I can take care of that no prob. I can get a bit that will clean it up in a flash.

I like the look of the warriors. But really hate the idea of them sticking out. I can't believe they don't make bigger backspacing. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">

Thanks for the replies. Came REAL close to getting 15x3.5 15x8 ProStars/26x10.5 ET's today. Got a qoute from Jeg's and got real busy at work so figured I'd wait it out till Monday.

John, were those taken at World of Wheels? I had a sales meeting the Tuesday before up in Mundelien and was <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0"> I couldn't move it up a week to go to World of Wheels. My bro-in-law went the ***.

Damn I miss living near Chicago! <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" />


Rick

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Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

I formerly had the 16x9 XP Draglites in back.

I changed frankly because my car looked like Brooke's Firehawk. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

Last weekend:
http://www.horist.com/images/WoW/02-02-02/P1010003.JPG
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http://www.horist.com/images/WoW/02-02-02/P1010015.JPG
http://www.horist.com/images/WoW/02-03-02/P1010018.JPG
http://www.horist.com/images/WoW/02-03-02/P1010014.JPG

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Mike Hoffpauir

I only bring up the narrowed rear end thing in case you were planning to purchase a 12 bolt any time soon. Joe Kizzare purchased his narrowed and runs a 28" tire/convo-pro that is tucks nicely inside the wheel well.

Check it out here:
http://community.webshots.com/storag...TgASgcC_fs.jpg


Have you thought about bogarts at all?

[ February 09, 2002: Message edited by: Mike Hoffpauir ]</p>

NASSty01

I couldn't find a pic of the Bogart Dragon3's or whatever they are. Could you hook me up with a link?

Do they need grinding?

Not in the market for a 12-bolt untill I fry the stock rear. Hopefully thats a couple years from now or more.


Thanks.

Rick