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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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I know this post has been asked many times but there still isn't a clear answer. I am looking for some Drag Strip only wheels/Tires. I am going to go with Mickey Thompson's P275/50R15s. I really like the Weld Draglite wheels but I really don't want to have to grind away at my brake caliper. Can I just use a spacer instead??? I also like the Weld Prostars also but again the grinding issue. I heard that you don't have to do any grinding with the Bogart Wheels but I am not to crazy about any of there designs. Please leave me some feedback or past experiences with these issues and tires. Thanks.
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All 15" Weld wheels will require either spacer and some grinding, or no spacer and a lot of grinding, no way around it.
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Thanks for the great information. If I do have to use a spacer...any idea on what size I need to use. Thanks again and can you show me where on the caliper I need to grind away at.
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