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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Default Mod Required for WCC Wheels?

I purchased a set of WCC Drag Wheels & Tires from a fellow forum member and have heard of having to make some sort of modification to prevent rears from rubbing.
Could someone tell me what this modification is and if it will be necessary with my set-up? Pics would be great!
Rears are 17x10" with M/T ET Streets, size 26x11.5x17, and skinnies on front.
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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I think you'll be ok with the 17's.

Many ET/street drag packages use 16" wheels, which if I recall that small dia wheel rubs the upper ball joint cap, which needs to be ground down to make the necessary clearance. You shouldn't have that problem with 17's.


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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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Modification is only necessary with the 16" wheels. Here is the look anyway.

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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Great, I guess I'm good to go with the 17's.
I appreciate the replies & pics!
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