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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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I've spent four hours searching and reading, and I haven't learned much. So, can anyone tell me which of these don't require grinding, which do or don't stick out past the fender, or anything else important?

I plan to use the M/T 4 ply Sportsman tire.

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3.5 1.75 Pro Star
4.0 2.25 Pro Star
4.0 2.25 Rodlite
3.5 1.75 Draglite
4.0 2.25 Draglite
5.0 3.50 Draglite
4.0 2.31 Convo Pro
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Get a set of Bogarts very little modification if any very light and look a lot better than any other rim I have ever seen. I got mine from SJM Manufacturing call Steve and talk to him he has great pricing. Jessie
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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Centerline Convo Pros DO NOT require grinding or spacers on the front for the 15x4's I know because that is what I run on my car
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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On stock brakes you will have to grind and run a spacer with the 3.5 1.75 Pro Star & 3.5 1.75 Draglite.

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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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Jessie:
Yeah, I like the Bogarts (and was going to buy them for the rear because of fit, but was given Welds) but I am going to use the difference (Bogart/Weld) to get a Fast intake. Better bang/buck.

Lynda:
Do they stick out? Flush? Inset a bit? Any current pictures?

Coach:
Thanks, that helps. I don't want to put light brakes on it, as this is still supposed to be my grocery getter
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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Lynda:
Do they stick out? Flush? Inset a bit? Any current pictures?
shes got some pics on her site
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Another one for the Convo Pro - no grinding - pictures on my site below

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no grinding on the prostar just need a 5/16 spacer.
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Originally Posted by Navy David SS
Another one for the Convo Pro - no grinding - pictures on my site below

David
Thanks. Great photos. It looks like the tires are about flush with the fenders. Are those 1 3/4 or 2 5/16 backspace?
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Thanks

Tell you the true, I can't remember. BUT I believe it was the 1 3/4. I do have extended bolts on front at back. No spacers or grinding. Fit is almost perfect. Rears are 15x10 Convo Pros with 28x10.5x15. When I ordered by Moser 12-bolt I had it narrowed 1.5" on each side. Again no spacers, banging, or grinding needed. But I doubt I have much room left for the 29-30" I more than likely will be needing shortly.

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Originally Posted by Navy David SS
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Tell you the true, I can't remember. BUT I believe it was the 1 3/4. I do have extended bolts on front at back. No spacers or grinding. Fit is almost perfect. Rears are 15x10 Convo Pros with 28x10.5x15. When I ordered by Moser 12-bolt I had it narrowed 1.5" on each side. Again no spacers, banging, or grinding needed. But I doubt I have much room left for the 29-30" I more than likely will be needing shortly.

David
I was too dumb to get my Moser narrowed, so I am stuck with Welds or Bogarts in back. Grinding wasn't nearly as bad as I'd heard. Used an air grinder instead of my body grinder because it was smaller and lighter, but only took 15 min per side.

Yeah, I can see where 29" would be a problem. I noticed shiny spots in the wheel wells from my 315 nitto / 11" ZR1 combo. Didn't use the BFH long enough.
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I run 15x3.5 Pro Star, 5/16 spacer, no grinding but I will grind at some point I want to tuck the tires in more.
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2 5/16 backspace convo pros will need grinding 1 3/4 do not.I know this from first hand experience.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I run 15x3.5 Pro Star, 5/16 spacer, no grinding but I will grind at some point I want to tuck the tires in more.
Thanks, PSJ. Do you know anyone that tried 15x4 Pro Stars?
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Originally Posted by z-ya
2 5/16 backspace convo pros will need grinding 1 3/4 do not.I know this from first hand experience.
OK, that was a big question. I wanted to get the 2 5/16 to tuck the tires under better, but I might as well get Weld if I have to grind anyway.
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