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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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I'm going to be looking at buying a set of weld racing's pro stars to replace my stock chrome wheels on my 98 camaro very soon. I just wanted to know everyones opinion on how they think the 16 inch rear wheels would look with the Pro Stars up front. Maybe I could have a pic photoshopped by someone? And also, what size would be best and where can I get the spacer to make the wheels fit properly. thanx.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Old May 14, 2004 | 12:52 AM
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My buddy Jeremy just put Pro-Star runners on the front of his 02 NBM Z28 and they look awesome. The car looks much more aggressive now.

Call Weld to get the correct sizing/spacer you need. I'm not sure if anything they make will be a perfect fit, though. You might have to grind down your caliper a bit to get the wheels to fit.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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15x3.5 with a 5/16" spacer = no grinding.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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Above is right. I just fitted mine last night.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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I love this look and might sell my TT II's to get some!
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I think that 16 on the back looks funky. Plus, why not run a 15 and take advantage of the extra sidewall (hook) of a 15" tire?
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Old May 16, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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I want to keep the stock 16's in the back because of price and less tire wear because I dont know of any street tires to fir a 15 inch rim.
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Last time I checked, Pro-Star 15's were cheaper than 16's. I don't know what you mean when you say you can't find a 15" street tire?? Almost everybody makes 15" tires, and BFG and Nitto make DR's for a 15 too.
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Originally Posted by Roadrunner 45
Last time I checked, Pro-Star 15's were cheaper than 16's. I don't know what you mean when you say you can't find a 15" street tire?? Almost everybody makes 15" tires, and BFG and Nitto make DR's for a 15 too.
Last time I checked, you can't get any cheaper than not having to buy a new set of 16's and just keeping the stock rims.
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are your rears stock 5 spoke painted 16" rims?

that would look funny, prostars are polished aluminum for one..
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Old May 16, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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are your rears stock 5 spoke painted 16" rims?

that would look funny, prostars are polished aluminum for one..
Yes, my rears are the stock chrome 5 spokes. Thanx for your opinion though.
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What kinda prices are new Prostar 15's going for? What's the most width I can run in the rear?
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a98ws6 - do you want to trade your 2 17x11's for my 17x9.5 TT2's and some cash? I have 9.5 all the way around I want some 11's so bad for the rear, so what do ya say?

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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I have a NBM SS with ProStars. I'll post some pics when I get home.
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