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Old 02-09-2004, 06:14 PM
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Default DRAG RACING RIM SIZE CHOICES?

JUST A THOUGHT, WOULD 15" RIMS FIT THE BACK OF A 92 VETTE. IF NOT HOW ELSE CAN YOU COME UP WITH A COMBO FOR DRAG SLICKS(NOT DRAG RADIALS)? ALSO, DOES ANYONE KNOW IF 95 TRANS AM WHEELS WOULD FIT MY 92. I WANT SOME DRAG RADIALS BUT DONT WANT TO PUT THEM ON MY NEW CHROME SAWBLADES. :confused:
Old 02-09-2004, 09:52 PM
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ANYONE EVER PUT 15" WHEELS ON A C4???
Old 02-09-2004, 10:36 PM
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I had some 15 x 7 steel wheels off a s10 I put my et streets on. They fit with no brake issues. However they stuck out from the quarter panels about 1/2 an inch. You can get weld xp's that will clear and have the proper offset.
Old 02-09-2004, 10:41 PM
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Weld 15X10s w/7.5"BS, 5/16 spacer, grind brake calipers to clear, 10.5x26 slicks clear, 10.5-11.5X28 need to raise it up 1".

Good luck,
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Old 02-09-2004, 11:09 PM
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Hey Dave, are you using those c beam plates on that monster?
Old 02-09-2004, 11:22 PM
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Im guessing with a launch like that the irs is long gone and there is no need for a c beam.
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Default Re: DRAG RACING RIM SIZE CHOICES? (hookedup)

Weld 15X10s w/7.5"BS, 5/16 spacer, grind brake calipers to clear, 10.5x26 slicks clear, 10.5-11.5X28 need to raise it up 1".

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Old 02-10-2004, 02:38 PM
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Default Re: DRAG RACING RIM SIZE CHOICES? (Mr Mojo)

with the raised rear, will a 6.5" BS 15x10 with 28" tires fit? I have thoes from my camaro would like to keep them
Old 02-10-2004, 04:49 PM
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Default Re: DRAG RACING RIM SIZE CHOICES? (JordonMusser)

1988 on up needs a 7.5" back space with a 10" rim, otherwise the tires will stick out.


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Old 02-10-2004, 05:27 PM
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stickout.. but that shouldnt really matter.. aside from asthetics if the car is raised properly?
Old 02-10-2004, 05:55 PM
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On my 89, I use 15x10 with 7.5" backspacing and NO spacer.
I did have to grind the caliper ALOT.

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Old 02-11-2004, 10:24 AM
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Default Re: DRAG RACING RIM SIZE CHOICES? (DRAGRCR1005)

Will 15x3.5" wheels clear front 13" rotors OK?
Old 02-11-2004, 08:51 PM
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86moon,

4-link w/9" :D

4DRSS,

I had to use a 5/16 spacer on the front w/13" brakes

Dave :thumbs:

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