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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed Density
15 x 3.5 = 1.5
15 x 8 = 5.5
15 x 10 = 7.5

Those are the normal 4th gen drag wheel offsets, using those will keep your car from looking redneck with your wheels sticking 6ft out the side of your fender.

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preciate it man! droppedm6z your car looks great, are your welds 6.5 or 7.5
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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6.5s I would give more pics but those are sold. I'm now on the same size wheel but a Pro Star. NO pics yet
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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I've been asking myself the same questions. I'll run a 15X10 and I'm not sure on the 6.5 or the 7.5 how.


also How much do you have to grind on the calipers?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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got got some look alike rims from my friends 3rd gen before he brought it to the yard its like 9-10 inches wide.. fits on my car and such sticks out like a bitch but if i can run slicks why not... is it safe though?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DroppedM6Z
I was under the impression that the 50 was a 26 and the 60 was a 28, am i wrong?
you are correct my friend.

a 275/50/15 is 25.83" in diameter w/ 10.83" Width
a 275/60/15 is 27.99"/10.83" Width
a 325/50/15 is 27.80"/12.80" Width
a 325/60/15 is 30.35"/12.80" Width

So....
275/50/15 = 26x11.5x15 ET Street
275/60 = 28x11.5.
325/50/15 = 26x11.5
325/60/15 = a gargantuan (sp.), lol

BTW...running a 275/50/15 on a 15x8 Draglite with 5.5" BS here.

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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DroppedM6Z
I've got a set on mine with the 2" drop and they clear everywhere. Nothing touches at launch.
what all did you do to get the 6.5's to fit
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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I have 15X10 and 7.5 BS, also tucked in due to 3" shortened axles, love it!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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I have 15X10 and 7.5 BS, also tucked in due to 3" shortened axles, love it!
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i was wondering if any one Know what BS i would need for my 3rd gen with a 4th gen rear in it. I am looking for so 15x10 wheels for my slicks and not sure on the backspacing. think it is 6.5 but not sure. And also looking for so wheels if anyone has any
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Originally Posted by DroppedM6Z
The only other pics are of it pullin the wheels.....
Quit being stingy...Lets see 'em!!!
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15 x 10 draglites
7.5 bs
5/16 spacer
M/T 275/50/15 Drag Radials

It's pretty dirty. I got caught out in the rain last weekend. That made for an interesting drive home with the M/T's. Don't forget you will need longer wheel studs.

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