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04-23-2008, 04:28 PM
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No doubt that they ARE good looking. Pretty much a copy of the old Prostar XP's, which was always one of my favorites, but they are definately cast: quoting the Greg Weld ads "to produce a quality cast wheel that meets...." Most people really don't care, as long as the price is right.
04-23-2008, 06:43 PM
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No doubt that they ARE good looking. Pretty much a copy of the old Prostar XP's, which was always one of my favorites, but they are definately cast: quoting the Greg Weld ads "to produce a quality cast wheel that meets...." Most people really don't care, as long as the price is right.
04-24-2008, 04:02 AM
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ruckus46gt- since you have the open ended lug nuts, I have a question...
what is the stud length measured from the rotor hat & how far is it from the end of the lug nut?.... how long of a stud would be needed to show threads out the end measured from the face of the rotor?
I like these wheels, but I'm torn..... they're cheap & good looking, but made in china & they're on the really slow boat..... or, I could buy some American made wheels for a little more, have them at my door in a few days, know that they're better quality, and help out the local economy instead of the commies. I'm really leaning toward some centerlines the more I think about it.
what is the stud length measured from the rotor hat & how far is it from the end of the lug nut?.... how long of a stud would be needed to show threads out the end measured from the face of the rotor?
I like these wheels, but I'm torn..... they're cheap & good looking, but made in china & they're on the really slow boat..... or, I could buy some American made wheels for a little more, have them at my door in a few days, know that they're better quality, and help out the local economy instead of the commies. I'm really leaning toward some centerlines the more I think about it.
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04-24-2008, 08:30 AM
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That is the ONLY pic I have of the car. I was running a 275/50R15 on them and I got them from a buddy who was running a 325/50R15 on them. I have a 96 Bird and he had a 01 Hawk. I had no rubbing issues but he said the only thing he did was roll the fenders and he never had any other issues with them.
TA's and Birds can get away with that BS because of the wider fenders. Camaro's can't.
04-24-2008, 10:24 AM
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A friend of mine bought the racelites for his 3rd gen, he got the rears in 15x8 with a 4.5 BS
I also run a 3rd gen with LS1 brakes in the rear...the wheels didnt fit AT ALL. There is at least 1/4" that needs to be taken off of the brakes to make them fit...I'm not into grinding calipers and mounts and it sucks. I would imagaine the 5.5 BS would be no different, but I won't know unless I buy them, but whats the sense in that?
The wheels look amazing however.
I also run a 3rd gen with LS1 brakes in the rear...the wheels didnt fit AT ALL. There is at least 1/4" that needs to be taken off of the brakes to make them fit...I'm not into grinding calipers and mounts and it sucks. I would imagaine the 5.5 BS would be no different, but I won't know unless I buy them, but whats the sense in that?
The wheels look amazing however.
04-24-2008, 10:34 AM
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They look sweet. I have 15x3.5 and 15x8's I cant wait to see them on my thirdgen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sucks they didnt fit 
I cant wait to see them on my car though. Im sending the lugs and the starter to josh today 
A friend of mine bought the racelites for his 3rd gen, he got the rears in 15x8 with a 4.5 BS
I also run a 3rd gen with LS1 brakes in the rear...the wheels didnt fit AT ALL. There is at least 1/4" that needs to be taken off of the brakes to make them fit...I'm not into grinding calipers and mounts and it sucks. I would imagaine the 5.5 BS would be no different, but I won't know unless I buy them, but whats the sense in that?
The wheels look amazing however.
I also run a 3rd gen with LS1 brakes in the rear...the wheels didnt fit AT ALL. There is at least 1/4" that needs to be taken off of the brakes to make them fit...I'm not into grinding calipers and mounts and it sucks. I would imagaine the 5.5 BS would be no different, but I won't know unless I buy them, but whats the sense in that?
The wheels look amazing however.
I cant wait to see them on my car though. Im sending the lugs and the starter to josh today
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ruckus46gt- since you have the open ended lug nuts, I have a question...
what is the stud length measured from the rotor hat & how far is it from the end of the lug nut?.... how long of a stud would be needed to show threads out the end measured from the face of the rotor?
I like these wheels, but I'm torn..... they're cheap & good looking, but made in china & they're on the really slow boat..... or, I could buy some American made wheels for a little more, have them at my door in a few days, know that they're better quality, and help out the local economy instead of the commies. I'm really leaning toward some centerlines the more I think about it.
what is the stud length measured from the rotor hat & how far is it from the end of the lug nut?.... how long of a stud would be needed to show threads out the end measured from the face of the rotor?
I like these wheels, but I'm torn..... they're cheap & good looking, but made in china & they're on the really slow boat..... or, I could buy some American made wheels for a little more, have them at my door in a few days, know that they're better quality, and help out the local economy instead of the commies. I'm really leaning toward some centerlines the more I think about it.
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that makes sence that the 10s would be a few lbs more then..... not exactly as light as a bogart but a hell of a lot cheaper and looks better, alot better! and damn you really only want your wheels to be so light, some bogarts have been known to basicly fall apart when driven on the street due to being so light and not much to them! jakers
