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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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i want to go with a set of welds i know i will have to grind and use spacers but what off set do i need if i use a 15x8 & 15x3/1/2 any info would be great
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The fronts only come in 1 3/4 BS for the 15x3.5s, which is what you need
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Actually I think the 15x4 at 2.25" back fits these cars better. Gets the tire under the car more.
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Actually I think the 15x4 at 2.25" back fits these cars better. Gets the tire under the car more.
Will that clear stock LS1 brakes?
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Will that clear stock LS1 brakes?
no have to grind a little
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15x8 with 5.5 backspace or 15x10 with 7.5 I would personally go 15x10s.
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Will that clear stock LS1 brakes?
Here is a pic of some of the grinding I had to do for the 15x4s.
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