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Old Apr 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.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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I put mine on a digital scale where I work and it weighed 10.5lbs.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jjordan
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.
I also read that on Greg welds site but this is a Billet wheels not a cast wheel.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DopdBrd
I ran a 6.5 BS 15x10 Weld Prostar on my car almost all last year.
How did that fit?
Do you have any pics?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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They look good!
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Old Apr 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.

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Looks good let's see em on all 4 corners!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by studderin
How did that fit?
Do you have any pics?


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.
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Old Apr 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.
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Old Apr 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by IROCdan330
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.
Sucks they didnt fit I cant wait to see them on my car though. Im sending the lugs and the starter to josh today
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AndreS
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.
from a previous post
Originally Posted by Ruckus46Gt
the lugs are 2.25 long and i get about a 1.25 to the tip of the stud when they are tightened. That should be a better judge then turns. I use and impact gun
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bluebeast
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
They 100% approve the wheels for everyday street use and warranty them.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DansRedz28
They 100% approve the wheels for everyday street use and warranty them.
^^^^ What he said. Another reason I got them. If I want to drive on them every day I can without worrying about anything. Of course I won't be taking turns at more than 20 MPH.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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I still would not use them on the street.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DopdBrd





Stealin' ur thunder!
What size front brakes do you have DopdBrd?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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look like the bear brakes that are c5 size? or just same size as stock ls1 brakes
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Good to see that they're clearing the 12" brakes.. I wonder how they would do with a 13" Cobra brake...hmmmmm
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Do they make the 16" rears?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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As of right now.. no
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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I think that I'm going to order a set to see if the clear the 13" cobra brakes for a car that I have in the shop right now
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