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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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Looking at some weld 15x3.5's will 2.25 backspace work with either grinding or less preferable spacers? Thanks
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Yes, they will fit stock brakes with grinding AND a spacer. 17's will fit with no grinding or spacers.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/1600126-15x5-racestar-dragstar-fit-perfect.html. Get you some racestars no need to grind or spacers. These are 15x5 though. 15x3.75 would be perfect.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Still might have to grind,it wouldnt be the first time i have seen a supposed bolt on wheel need a lil grinding help,if any is needed it will be way less than putting old school welds on prostars/draglites
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Mine went on perfect no grinding whatsoever.Racestars. That is with brand new brake pads.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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My Weld RTS wheels went on with no grinding at all! They're 15x4 and 15x10 with plenty of brake clearance.
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