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Old 01-31-2009 | 03:50 PM
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i font mean to jack your thread but does anybody know the backspacing i need to get for the 15x10 or 15x8 prostar wheels on a 02 camaro. i know that i will have to grind the brake calipers. i am going to get the "Summit" brand cheapo prostars.
Old 01-31-2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sixpack_2_go
i font mean to jack your thread but does anybody know the backspacing i need to get for the 15x10 or 15x8 prostar wheels on a 02 camaro. i know that i will have to grind the brake calipers. i am going to get the "Summit" brand cheapo prostars.
For Summit wheels you will need a 15x8 with a 5.5" backspace. They don't offer the correct backspace to tuck it under in their 10" rim. If you go with a Weld Prostar, you can run a 15x10 with 7.5" backspace.
Old 01-31-2009 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kdavis
that is a photoshopped pic
Yep. I chopped my current rim and tire setup for the Magnum setup, using the wheels off that white car.



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Originally Posted by Camaro396
Yep. I chopped my current rim and tire setup for the Magnum setup, using the wheels off that white car.



HAHA, I guess i need to pay closer attention
Old 02-01-2009 | 09:20 AM
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magnums are hot ! defiantly my next wheel
Old 02-01-2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ndfrsd6
magnums are hot ! defiantly my next wheel
what brakes are needed to run them? is it possible to run stock brakes with grinding or do you have to use drag brakes?
Old 02-01-2009 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
For Summit wheels you will need a 15x8 with a 5.5" backspace. They don't offer the correct backspace to tuck it under in their 10" rim. If you go with a Weld Prostar, you can run a 15x10 with 7.5" backspace.
thanks for the info man.
i love the way your car sits...is it lowered or are you just runnin a tall sideway tire in the back?
Old 02-01-2009 | 12:59 PM
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Here is mine. Weld prostars.

Old 02-01-2009 | 01:07 PM
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id get alumastars with the 17x4 in the front....thats my ultimate setup.
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Originally Posted by ls2 bait
id get alumastars with the 17x4 in the front....thats my ultimate setup.
That sounds interesting, would you possibly have any pics?
Old 02-01-2009 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ls2 bait
id get alumastars with the 17x4 in the front....thats my ultimate setup.
+1 my next set of wheels will be 15x10 5"backspace Alumastar Rears (Narrowed 9") and 17x4 Fronts.

I don't have any pictures on an F-Body, but here is a picture of a friends Supra with the setup.



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oh, damn! that is the ultimate sexy, very nicely done!!!

wish I could bring myself to spend almost $600ea. for the fronts.
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Originally Posted by 69_YENKO
what brakes are needed to run them? is it possible to run stock brakes with grinding or do you have to use drag brakes?
i will be getting drag brakes when i do those wheels
Old 04-22-2009 | 01:09 PM
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Old 04-22-2009 | 01:18 PM
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Here's my Som!!!....26's and skinnies...
Old 04-22-2009 | 07:05 PM
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^ Car looks good but I don't think he is looking for the Prostars.
Old 04-22-2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by geovett
Here's my Som!!!....26's and skinnies...

Looks good man. Did you do any modification to make those prostars fit? Also do you have slicks on it or drag radials
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Originally Posted by dontmeSS
Looks good man. Did you do any modification to make those prostars fit? Also do you have slicks on it or drag radials
yeah grind the calipers, not to bad, there 7.5 bs, and yea there the mt/et/streets 26x10.5x15's dot approved.....
looking for low 11's, H/C/ and some happy gas==150shot
Old 04-22-2009 | 10:46 PM
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how bout some billet specialties?? those look sweet
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My car is not SOM but I think my wheels (Billet Specialties Streetlites) would look BADA$$ on your car.

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