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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Ok looking at either Weld 15x10 7.5 bs or Summit Stars 15x8 5.5bs. Which is going to require more grinding on the calipers. Also looking at fronts as well
15x4 1.75 bs will I need to do anything to the front to get them to fit, and look right.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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weld 15x10 w/7.5 bs for sure and match the front with 15x3.5

you need to get longer studs up front and a small spacer for no grinding

the rear you'll need to grind the calipers and get a small spacer
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Originally Posted by ndfrsd6
weld 15x10 w/7.5 bs for sure and match the front with 15x3.5

you need to get longer studs up front and a small spacer for no grinding

the rear you'll need to grind the calipers and get a small spacer
What he said. Welds are alot better looking & way lighter.
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summit stars will work if you dont balance the rears with no grinding maybe a tiny bit ( if you static balance also require no/ very minimal grinding). My friend balanced them reg but had the weights all the way to the front lip instead of a little in like they normally are. They will work with stock studs also.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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ok so I am with you on the looks of the welds I had a set on my 79 z28 but at this point are they worth the extra hassle of grinding the hell out of my calipers and having to get longer studs up front? what is the extra cost on the spacers and where do i get them from. Do you know the size of spacers both front and rear? thanks you guys are a great help, I am new to the ls stuff, I have always been old school power, and cars.
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