Weld Wheel clearance

Any of you guys running Weld skinnies (15x3.5) on the front? If so do you have any clearance issues, such as do you have to run a spacer on the front?

I am thinking of changing to the LS1 front brakes and was wondering if I would still have to use the spacers on the front.

Yup you have to use a 5/16" spacer.

I am not using spacers, although, I did grind the the brake calipers quite a bit (LS1 convert).

You will still need to grind the calipers even with the 5/16" spacers.

Ryan

Originally posted by 96speed
I am not using spacers, although, I did grind the the brake calipers quite a bit (LS1 convert).

You will still need to grind the calipers even with the 5/16" spacers.

Ryan

not in the front.....they will work with no grinding with a spacer only.

i have LT1 brakes and didnt use a spacer (didnt want to use one) it makes the wheels stick out to far for my taste gives it the ghetto look a bit. Just my HO. Just did a little grinding and i was fine.

Originally posted by 94ZRiCeKiLr
not in the front.....they will work with no grinding with a spacer only.

My friend had to grind (using spacers) on his '02 Z28.

Ryan

Originally posted by 96speed
My friend had to grind (using spacers) on his '02 Z28.

Ryan

thats weird....i can't imagine why that would be different on a car to car basis. i'm not calling BS or anything but i wonder why the hell it would be different???

Originally posted by 94ZRiCeKiLr
thats weird....i can't imagine why that would be different on a car to car basis. i'm not calling BS or anything but i wonder why the hell it would be different???

It can depend on how new or old your brake pads are. The thickness of the pads will determine how far the caliper sits out.

Originally posted by 96speed
My friend had to grind (using spacers) on his '02 Z28.

Ryan

That would be me. Yes, I did have to grind a little off, nothing ridiculous, but still had to grind even with the spacer. I had heard that you could fit them without grinding with the spacers and I decided to try it. I have a couple scratches in the rear of my wheels to prove that they rubbed.

Chris

Originally posted by AL SS590 M6
It can depend on how new or old your brake pads are. The thickness of the pads will determine how far the caliper sits out.

o ok...i never even thought of that.