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Dec 19, 2016 | 12:10 PM

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15/17 combos step inside

Hey guys for anyone running 15 inch weld wheels on the rear with 17s up front please post up your setups... I'm having a terrible time trying to find out a combo that will work for my car without switching to a skinny wheel... I'd rather go with a 17x9 if possible.

Dec 19, 2016 | 02:05 PM

LethalTT

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Weld 17X8 in front mounted on michelins and 15s in back

Dec 19, 2016 | 02:23 PM

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Weld 17X8 in front mounted on michelins and 15s in back

Man, that thing is dead sexy!

And I don't even like red cars!

Wicked friggin backdrop too!

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Dec 19, 2016 | 03:09 PM

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Are you guys running c5 brakes to clear 17" fronts?

Dec 19, 2016 | 03:21 PM

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Are you guys running c5 brakes to clear 17" fronts?

Weld told me I need to run 6mm billet spacers to clear the breaks.

Dec 19, 2016 | 03:50 PM

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Are you guys running c5 brakes to clear 17" fronts?

My 17" CCW front runners fit the OEM z06 brakes just fine. With the correct wheel no issues with 17s.

Dec 20, 2016 | 01:55 PM

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why 17 up front? why not try 18s?

Dec 20, 2016 | 04:25 PM

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Weld told me I need to run 6mm billet spacers to clear the breaks.

I run 5mm spacers and ET lug nuts on mine and it works fine.

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Dec 20, 2016 | 08:15 PM

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Dang that thing looks nasty!

Dec 20, 2016 | 08:25 PM

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Cause..... I think 17s and 15s just look better!!!

Dec 21, 2016 | 02:01 AM

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Hers an old one. I too have 18X8's on front. I liked 17 or 18's I just found more tire choices in 18's. GL!

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Dec 21, 2016 | 02:57 PM

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Strong work! I'm assuming that's a 15" out back? Looks savage!

Dec 21, 2016 | 03:10 PM

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Hers an old one. I too have 18X8's on front. I liked 17 or 18's I just found more tire choices in 18's. GL!

Looks awesome bud. I went with the s71 up front in 17x9 and 15x10.5 s71 in the rear with a single bead lock. Here's the ones I ordered.

Dec 21, 2016 | 04:03 PM

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beadlocks FTW!

Dec 23, 2016 | 12:54 PM

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Looks awesome bud. I went with the s71 up front in 17x9 and 15x10.5 s71 in the rear with a single bead lock. Here's the ones I ordered.

Those will look great! Glad you figured out what you wanted and ordered it. I used Champion just because I didn't want any lettering on my wheels, but it took me a while to get wheels send them off and get them back. I Wish Weld would have offered them in a plain finish and it would have been an easy one stop shopping lol!

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Dec 23, 2016 | 12:56 PM

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Strong work! I'm assuming that's a 15" out back? Looks savage!

Yes its a 15 x 10.5" out back. Thanks!

Dec 23, 2016 | 12:59 PM

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Agreed on the beadlocks. I looked into them but didn't want logos all over, and didn't need something that cost way more than the wheels that for me would be just looks. 99% of people are doing beadlocks for looks and spending $800 for better looking wheels was a no go for me.

Dec 27, 2016 | 10:52 AM

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Weld told me I need to run 6mm billet spacers to clear the breaks.

I didn't know that?!
I'm running the weld 17x5" over stock unmodified Z06/GScalipers and they fit without rubbing. They're close, but don't touch the calliper:

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Dec 27, 2016 | 11:26 AM

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I didn't know that?!
I'm running the weld 17x5" over stock unmodified Z06/GScalipers and they fit without rubbing. They're close, but don't touch the calliper:

Different wheels and backspace for a GS or Z06. The narrow body fronts need a small spacer.

Dec 27, 2016 | 01:55 PM

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I run an 18x7.5" up front as a compromise between skinny and wide with a 225/45/18 PSS. Still handles well at speed but saves weight and has a good speed rated tire.

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