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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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I Have a 02 camaro Z28 it has 16" rims, what can i do to have 15" rims put on it so i can have slicks or a better track tire.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Buy 15's and put them on...I don't understand what your asking
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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whats wrong with a stock rim? i run MTs on my 17s.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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you should have 17" rims stock.just buy some slicks or DR to fit on them,its the cheapest way to do it.
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well i have stock 16" rims, micky thompson and M&H both told me to put 15" on my 02 z28 then their is bigger selection for slicks and Drag tire. but im told you just cant put 15" rims on my car, Bolt pattern?
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I guss i will make Due with 16" stock rims, and try to get the best drag tire that i can get. in the 1/4 mile i ran 12.8 my 60 foot time needs improvement and with good rear tires i can be in the 11s.
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you should have 17" rims stock.just buy some slicks or DR to fit on them,its the cheapest way to do it.
A Z28 never came with a 17" wheel stock

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well i have stock 16" rims, micky thompson and M&H both told me to put 15" on my 02 z28 then their is bigger selection for slicks and Drag tire. but im told you just cant put 15" rims on my car, Bolt pattern?
The Weld RTS wheels fit with no grinding of the calipers. Depending on what tire you run on the rear, some clearancing might be needed on the inner fenders
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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15's fit, you might just need to do a little grinding.
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