WickedZ
03-07-2004, 11:51 AM
Hey guys,
I'm buying new wheels and tires, going with Weld's Draglite XP 16x8.5" Rims.
My question is, will ET Streets of this size fit without modification on my '95 Z28: 26x11.5x16?
If not, what do I need to do, and thanx in advance! :cool:
rskrause
03-07-2004, 08:48 PM
Why 16"? 15" tires will launch harder.
Rich Krause
z28kid93
03-07-2004, 11:31 PM
11.74 @ 114mph on a 1.56 60ft....
Bolt on LS1, 4400 stall, on that SAME rear rim combo. Seems to hook pretty good to me :) I still prefer the 15" rim, but these were cheap at the time.
TRICK95
03-08-2004, 07:10 AM
Originally posted by rskrause
Why 16"? 15" tires will launch harder.
Rich Krause
Sorry, this is my work account, but I want the 16" because I was told you have to modify your brake calipers to run Weld's 15" rims. Is this true? Hell, if not, I'll just go skinny/fat combo and be done with it.
rskrause
03-08-2004, 08:03 AM
Originally posted by TRICK95
Sorry, this is my work account, but I want the 16" because I was told you have to modify your brake calipers to run Weld's 15" rims. Is this true? Hell, if not, I'll just go skinny/fat combo and be done with it.
You can get some longer studs and use a spacer. Otherwise you will need to grind the calipers to use 15" wheels.
Rich
z28kid93
03-08-2004, 08:31 AM
could always go with the Centerline Convo Pros. They didn't need any caliper grinding in front or back if i remember correctly. I know for sure that the fronts fit without any grinding on my '98Z
Serene
03-08-2004, 11:50 AM
Spacers on the drive wheels cutting 1.5 60' times? No thanks.
rskrause
03-08-2004, 11:56 AM
Originally posted by Serene
Spacers on the drive wheels cutting 1.5 60' times? No thanks.
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They have been used safely for years. If properly designed, constructed, and used it's no problem.
Rich Krause