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Old 10-21-2005, 03:58 PM
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I have an old set of 15" BFG drag radials on wheels from my former '87 Pontiac GTA. They are still in great shape

These bolt to the rear of my 1988 C4, but they are for the Pontiac wide track so they stick outside the wheelwells about 3 " each side and look awful. Last week I went to America's Tire who has nearly every aftermarket wheel available. We could not find a 15" wheel with the proper offset for a C4.

I can always pay for a custom set of wheels, but that will be pricey. The DR's have a 10" tread so the wheels should be 8-10" wide. Any suggestions who might have them?

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Weld makes racing rims.
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Originally Posted by bogus
Weld makes racing rims.
Many of us have Weld Pro Stars or Draglites in the 15 x 10 size with 7.5" backspacing. Though you will still need a 5/16th spacer and some minor grinding of the caliper to fit them.

To use these wheels though, you will need longer studs and a little grinding to make them fit. See the pics attached.
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Old 10-22-2005, 02:08 PM
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Thanks, both. That is what I thought. But this Forum has so much good information, I thought I would take a shot and ask. There is a LOT of stuff I do not know.
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Old thread, I have a96 that will be a street strip car was looking at Vision Patriots with 7.5 in back space will this work with no grinding and no spacer? TY in advance.
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