Weld wheels wont fit.

I have just purchased Weld Race wheels Draglights 15by 31/2 for front and 15by 8 for rear. Thay wont fit seems to be hitting caliper or something PLEASE if anyone has seen this problem and can help me please let me know and if you have pix of any modification needed.
Thanks

you have to run a 5/16 spacer for the wheels to clear!

Can we assume from your screen name you have a 2000 F-Body? A signature, with year of the car helps people give you the correct answer. :)

On the 93-97 F-Bodys, the fins on the rear brake calipers hit the inside of the wheel. You need to grind the caliper fins down. Not sure if this carries over to the 98-02 models.

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injuneerzz@aol.com/PhotosE/DCP03113b.jpg

You're also going to need longer wheel studs if you add the spacers in the front.

no grinding needed and the stock will stud will work with the spacer!

Yep, friend of mine has those same rims on his LS1... had to grind the fins back a bit to get it on alright. You can also spend bucks for a weld wheel and show up at the track with spacers, but the officials will probably require open-end lug nuts so they can ensure it techs properly (full thread-engaugement).

Depends on the track... but yes... they can fit fine without the spacer with "a little" grinding. :)

Originally posted by 400hp ss
no grinding needed and the stock will stud will work with the spacer!
It will "work" but it won't pass NHRA tech. The lugs will not engage the stock studs over 1/2" of threads in the HEX portion of the nut. NHRA does not give you any credit for thread engagement in the shank of the "mag-style extra long shank" lug nuts required for the Pro-Stars and Draglites. They may miss it in tech, but they may catch it as well. Some people don't like using spacers in the rear, with the extra bending stress they put on the studs, particularly when running sticky tires on a high HP setup.