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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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The wheels are summit fast five's. They look like weld wheels but will they work?I need something that is somewhat affordable and I will be able to put a 28" slick on. I dont want to grind a ton off of my calipers but don't mind doing a little bit to make it work.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...66PS/?rtype=10
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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A few guys on here are actually running them.
They pop in here soon.
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 02:58 AM
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They will look fine !!
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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Yup, They will work great, I have the same ones on the front of my camaro, Waiting on my rearend swap to be finished before I order my rears. Just get the 4.75 lug pattern.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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summit fast five wheels 15 x 8 w/5.5 bs , 15 x 4 , tires are 165/80/15 federals &
255/60/15 firestone firehawks. i did very very little grinding on the calipers,probably a minute or 2 per caliper. no spacers.


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They look great for a knock off of Weld products. Of course they weigh about 10lbs heavier, but if you're going for "the look" you can't beat the China wheels.
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Im going for cheap 15"s that fit. I will be able to afford some light wheels once my car is paid off. I just need something I can fit a slick on. I don't think I can even afford a skinny right now.
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It'd probably be cheaper to buy another set of 16x8 wheels to mount slicks on.
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
It'd probably be cheaper to buy another set of 16x8 wheels to mount slicks on.
Why do you say that? I already ordered the wheels and there is a local that sells take-offs for $30. That was my main reason for buying a 15", the other reason is you get more sidewall with a 15".
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