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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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what's up guys, I just got these off a member here yesterday, and slapped them on last night. here's some info:

15x4 fronts with 165's
15x8 (5.5 BS) with 265/50/15 street radials

as soon as i wear these out i'm going to a 275/50/15 drag radial. and yes my car is SLAMMED, i have had intrax springs in it for a few years now, but after putting these on I might go back to stock or get some not-so-low lowering springs.


btw, i used a 5/16" spacer up front, and mounted them direct in the rear, with some caliper grinding
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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They look sick G-Rag
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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I agree i was worried 15's would not fit my Camaro but if they fit yours maybe I should look again..
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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they look great.

how do they feel? big difference? miss regular wheels?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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it's a bit of a change but it's nothing i can't get used to. i need to deal with them for a month or two until i can get a DD... it's not so bad though, there's a few people around here who DD drag wheels lol. just have to be a little more careful in turns.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Cross
I agree i was worried 15's would not fit my Camaro but if they fit yours maybe I should look again..
They fit but you have to grind down the rear calipers .
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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you gona daily drive skinnies in the front?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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hell yeah i am for a month or two. it's not too bad.

the roads here are actually pretty smooth
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are those pro star rims?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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nope, summit stars.

a tad heavier, cheaper, and the lugs are sunken in. a good alternative to those that aren't looking to spend a ton on drag setups but want the look, good street durability and still save some good weight
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i have the center caps too, but they stick out farther than i'd like, so i'm going to try some modification this weekend.
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Originally Posted by Smmokin01SS
you gona daily drive skinnies in the front?
ive been doing it for over a year now,
and thats including going for canyon cruises
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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canyon runs?!?! damn dude that's dedication lol
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