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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Default Weld wheel sizes

Looking to buy a set of weld draglites or prostar front and rear

What size will fit a stock 10bolt?
offset??

Any mods needed to fit 15"?

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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The rears for 4th Gen F-Bodys are 10" rim width with a 7" or 7.5" back-spacing for most slicks (28" x10.5).

The back-spacing options are limited on the 3 1/2" front rims and you may need to use a small spacer for the spokes to clear the calipers.

Double-check the clearance to make sure the wheels aren't rubbing the calipers. Also, you may need to do some minor ginding on the calipers for clearance.

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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what is stock bolt pattern?
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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5 on 4 3/4" which is standard for "most" GM cars (all F-Bodys).

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15x10 7.5bs 325/50/15 mt dr's
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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^^That car looks sharp..I need them in the back..
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my welds are on the way as we speak. now its just time for some street wheels
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I'm running 275/50/15 on 15x8s on the rears[/IMG]

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I'm running 275/50/15 on 15x8s on the rears[/IMG]


whats the bs your running on the rear?
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it is recommended to run a 5.5" backspacing on an 8" wheel. im going 15x10 on the rears and am using a 7.5" backspacing.
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this might be helpful to you..

http://www.freewebs.com/casper9t9/dragwheelinfo.htm
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Originally Posted by C5042081
whats the bs your running on the rear?
sorry about that I meant to say 5.5bs
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thanks, great write up
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with this post being up.... anyone got some 15x3.5 w/1.75 bs and/or 15x8 w/5.5 bs prostars? im looking to spend around $800
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you can get a brand new set of wheels for around 630 bucks. you will go over ur budget alittle w/ tires
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
with this post being up.... anyone got some 15x3.5 w/1.75 bs and/or 15x8 w/5.5 bs prostars? im looking to spend around $800
Add a little more $ and get a set of Bogarts. 4" fronts and 9 3/4" rears. Less weight, no grinding, no spacers. Both front and back tuck in nicely and have a better look.
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Originally Posted by Z-RATED94
Add a little more $ and get a set of Bogarts. 4" fronts and 9 3/4" rears. Less weight, no grinding, no spacers. Both front and back tuck in nicely and have a better look.
umm Bogarts are def. alot more money than the Welds.....for as much as I take the car to the track, id rather save the HUNDREDS of dollars and grind the calipers and deal with spacers. JMO
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Originally Posted by Z-RATED94
Add a little more $ and get a set of Bogarts. 4" fronts and 9 3/4" rears. Less weight, no grinding, no spacers. Both front and back tuck in nicely and have a better look.
i love the look of the prostars....

but what are those u have in ur sig pic? they look sweet!!!
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
with this post being up.... anyone got some 15x3.5 w/1.75 bs and/or 15x8 w/5.5 bs prostars? im looking to spend around $800

Keep a look out in the For Sale section. Some good deals pop up on ocasion, but they won't last long so you have to be ready to move.

I bought my Draglites in like new condition with lug nuts, center caps, spacers, and new MT drag radials for $700.
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