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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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My project is quickly nearing completion and am trying to decide on a wheel package. I had the Strange front and rear drag brake package installed on the car and want to know if the Greg Weld 92 Dragstars and Weld Prostars fit without any grinding. I would prefer the Greg Weld rims due to cost, but want to make sure no grinding is required. The car is a 2001 Z28 with a S60 rear.

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Greg Weld fronts fit stock calipars with no grinding, but Greg Weld rears hardly seem to fit any calipars. A guy said even with his Wilwoods they wouldnt clear.

Weld Prostars need a little grinding with stock LS1 calipars, but should be fine with NO grinding with Strange brakes.

Plus, it looks good.

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
Greg Weld fronts fit stock calipars with no grinding, but Greg Weld rears hardly seem to fit any calipars. A guy said even with his Wilwoods they wouldnt clear.

Weld Prostars need a little grinding with stock LS1 calipars, but should be fine with NO grinding with Strange brakes.

Plus, it looks good.

Do you have weld prostars in the front and Greg welds in the front??
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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What? I have Weld Prostar REARS and Greg Weld FRONTS.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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How much $ do you have tied up in your wheels and tires?
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Not much...

Rears:
2 15x10 7.5 backspace weld prostars
2 275/60/15 m/t drag radials

200.00 on craigslist

Fronts:
2 15x3.5 greg weld dragstars
2 off brand front skinnys (free)

218.00 through my work



So 418.00 total, tires and all.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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car looks killer bro!!!
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I love the looks of the Greg Weld wheels, does anyone have all 4 corners with the Greg Welds?
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Default Greg Weld Vs Prostars

After numerous discussions with my builder and this forum I decided to go with the Steet Lite wheels from Billet Specialities and the Strange front and rear drag brake kit. I like the look of the Street Lite's better than the Greg Weld or Prostars and will help save some weight. I spoke with Jason (Owner of Billet Specialities) and he was great to work with and have been assured the Street Lite's will be a direct bolt-on with the Strange drag brake kit. Once the car is complete, I will post some pictures of the build.

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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
Not much...

Rears:
2 15x10 7.5 backspace weld prostars
2 275/60/15 m/t drag radials

200.00 on craigslist

Fronts:
2 15x3.5 greg weld dragstars
2 off brand front skinnys (free)

218.00 through my work


So 418.00 total, tires and all.
I've got a 2000 WS6 in wondering if i can run weld prostars 15x10 in the rear without cutting or tubbing??? Did u have to modify yours any?
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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You're gonna have to grind some.
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