black01_WS6

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Well I am i nthe market for some pro stars and was wondering if any sponsors had a good rice on a set. I am thinking of going 15X3.5 in the front and 15X10 in the rear. I have seen a couple of F-bodies with the 325 in the rear and was wondering what all did it take to make it fit.

I know I have to grind my calipers, and bogarts ar not in the budget.

If you would reccomend somehting else let me know and why.

black01_WS6

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I know there are people on here that have a set up very similar as it seems like everyone runs pro stars.

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15x10 w/ a 7.5" backspace is the norm. t/a's can get away with a 6.5 backspace but i think the 325's may stick out a bit withe the 6.5" the fronts are 1.75" backspace. and get ready to grind for awhile.

DBanks

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Nice thread... I'm in the same boat but with a 15x4 inch front wheel. My rear tire was going to be a 275/50/15... would you guys go any wider? Also, with a 15x4 inch front wheel, what tire would you go with?

I'm setting the Camaro up for the street, no slicks here.

black01_WS6

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hey Tommy do you think I will need to roll my fender with the 325's?

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o ya. my car is lower than yours but my 28x11.5's wont even fit under the car right now.

black01_WS6

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Well I may rethink about what tires I go with, or just buy them and make them fit. the 325's look great but are they really worth it?

I know I can pick some 15X8's up pretty cheap, but I am looking for more down the road and think I will need to put a little more tire than what the 15X8 can give me.

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a 28" tire is way overkill for your car in its current state. u will be able to go 135 mph in 4th gear in your car at 6500. it will most likely slow u down a good bit. the only plus to using that tire on your car would be it looks badass.

black01_WS6

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I know it will hurt my performance right now but I am not thinkign of my current power levels. I am thinking of right around 600-650 rwhp. even then I think I can get by with a 15X8 but don't know exactly.

What do you think tommy? I just want to do something once and do it right.

caged02

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I'm running 15x3.5 with 165/80/15 Kumho front tires and 15x10 with 275/60/15 rear with 6.5 backspacing. My rearend is narrowed 1 1/4in on each side so I would suggest 7.5 backspacing.

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id get a 15x10 just incase. u can still run a 275/50 or a 26" et drag on that rim. i have been doing it for awhile. and u have room to grow if need be. but u really dont need that much tire. only reason i went to a 28" tire is because of my 4.11 gear. if i had 3.73's like u do i would have tried to keep the 26's. i would have atleast gave them a shot.

1_bad_TA

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You could run a 275/60/15 mt drag radial on a 15x8 with 5.5 backspace without any rubbing issues. 15x10's with 7.5 backspace you can run either a 315 or 325 drag radial, but would need to roll the fender lips and "massage" the wheel well for it to fit without rubbing.

black01_WS6

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what backspacing do I need with a 15X4 front. I am wanting to order them i nthe next couple of days.

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15x4's dont fit with the available backspacings without major work. u will need to run the 3.5's with 1- 3/4 b/s.

black01_WS6

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Tommy or anyone that has driven your car on the street much with the 15X3.5 up front, how was the handling on the steet. I know they are not going to be great but are they bearable. I ask as these rims will most likely stay on the car, but not see too many miles a year on the steeet. I never take it on the highway so it shouldn't be a problem, what do you think.

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its doable but i wouldnt do it at all. anything less than a 6" rim on the front is just way too small. and also the 3.5's are not dot legal. and u really have to remember they are on there-its very easy to roll the tire off the rim.

black01_WS6

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I was kinda thinking that as well. How much would I actually be leaving on the table if I went to a 15X5 or 15X6 in the front.

Also since the 15X5 and 15X6 both have a 3.5 backspace would they fit or do would they need some love to get them to fit properly.

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they wont fit at all with the ls1 brakes. so either u have to buy areospace brakes of stick the 3.5's.

black01_WS6

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ok it looks like some 3.5 for me, and i will just have to change out the rims when on street duty.

ls2 bait

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also just an fyi. to use them safely u really need longer wheel studs. i got by for a little while using the stockers but i had to retorque them after every pass as they would come loose.