Skinnies and brakes

Is there a skinny (other than the spare) that will clear stock brakes without modification? How about larger brakes like the C5 brakes? I'd like to keep it simple and just bolt them on without modification.

Is there a skinny (other than the spare) that will clear stock brakes without modification? How about larger brakes like the C5 brakes? I'd like to keep it simple and just bolt them on without modification.

Yes, Bogarts.

Very cool, thanks. :D

hav fun paying for em tho... :(

Is there a skinny (other than the spare) that will clear stock brakes without modification? How about larger brakes like the C5 brakes? I'd like to keep it simple and just bolt them on without modification.

Do you have stock brakes on your 97? If so, Weld Alumistar 2.0s will fit up-front, that is what I have on my 97 Z28.

However, if you've added the large brakes and rotors, you're going to have trouble with any 15" wheel.

WD

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Stock brakes, only considered the C5 ugrade. Weld Alumistar 2.0s ? Those look good, very similar to the Bogarts I'm considering. The Bogarts go for over $500 a pair (I wrote it down at work), what do those Alumistars go for?? I'm looking for something similar to ProStars, that's what I have for the 68 and they will need to pull double duty.

Hey engineer, sweet wheels!! I may have to get me some of those.

Randy

Hey engineer, sweet wheels!! I may have to get me some of those.

Randy

Thanks for the compliment! I have the Weld Alumistar 2.0s front and rear.

WD

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what size on the rear?

BTW nice rims on the trailer too:cool:

what size on the rear?

BTW nice rims on the trailer too:cool:

The rear Alumistars are 15" x 10" w/ 7" back-spacing. That configuration fits the standard 4th-Gen rear-end width, with no tire rub in the inner fender well with this wheel.

Those wheels on the trailer are some classic Pontiac wheels with beauty rings from the early 70s (I believe). 15" x 7' w/ 5 on 5 bolt pattern, not sure exactly what Pontiac they are from.

WD

Using a 5/16" spacer on the front I could fit a regular ProStar 3.5" with no problems.

http://www.zmydust.com/images/techinin.jpg

I had to do the same thing until I installed my Aerospace front brakes, then I didn't have to have the spacer anymore.

Randy

Same thing with my car. When the front pads and rotors were old and worn, the Alumistars fit w/o any problem. However, when I installed new pads and rotors it moved the calipers outward into the spokes and I had to use a 5/16 spacer. In-fact, I made my own spacers from 5/16 sheet aluminum because the spacers you buy look like crap! And, you see the spacers between the spokes on the Alumistars. Prostars might not have that problem.

Here is a picture of the wheel and spacer which is the same diameter of the hub on the rotor. You can't really tell the spacer is there until you look real close.

WD

PS: I'm still headed to WPB next month.

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The Weld Pro-Stars cover the spacers, except for the edge. These are painted black, along with the hats:

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photos/WheelsTires/DCP04311.jpg

Yeah I had to run a specer on my weld prostars as well. The caliper cleared fine, but I put new rotors and pads on at the same time and it pushed the pad clip out far enough to hit the wheel. But the spacer fixed it no problem.

PS: I'm still headed to WPB next month.



Sounds good dude, I'll be here. I think I passed you my #.

Sounds good dude, I'll be here. I think I passed you my #.

Yes, I've got your phone number. Also, check-out this link and the No-E finals from last Saturday. Almost!

http://www.okthunder.com/results/Bracket%20race/june%2030,%2007.html


WD

convopro`s clear everything and look good

Thanks for the compliment! I have the Weld Alumistar 2.0s front and rear.

WD

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Car and wheels look sweet!

Telstars fit - no mods

http://img2.putfile.com/main/7/19011215114.jpg
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Car and wheels look sweet!

Yes it does, but I like that trailer too. ;)

almost any skinny fits if you go with the 1.75" backspacing. Though Bogart's, or the XP series from Weld are designed for larger brakes, I have LS1 front brakes on my car and i run the M/T ET Drag front without a problem

I Know This Is Old But I've Come To The Stage Where I Either Want To Research Drag Brakes Or Solutions To Making Drag Type Wheels Work With The Stockers. Basically It Seems As Though A 5/16 Spacer Is All That's Needed But Doesn't It Caouse The Wheels To Stick Out In The Front? Or, Is It Moe Or Less The Size And Type Of Tires Being Used That Makes Them Look That Way?

ok not meaning to thread hijack but i have a few questions about the 15x3.5 prostars wat backspace is required? All u need is a 5/16 spacer? with the spacer will these fit the stock studs? they look kinda short....

Please remember also that the Bogarts are NOT recommended for street use. They are extremely light; one curb and they're junk! Holeshot makes a nice wheel like the Bogarts that is lighter than the Welds. Very hight quality wheel. I had the Holestar model on my '95 Impala SS and they cleared that set-up just fine. I plan to use them on my Z28 as well. Also, I drove them on the street a couple times and they lived under the 4,000 lb. B-body. :eek:

ok not meaning to thread hijack but i have a few questions about the 15x3.5 prostars wat backspace is required? All u need is a 5/16 spacer? with the spacer will these fit the stock studs? they look kinda short....

There is an FAQ stickied at the top of the Wheels & Tires forum topic page, which includes a post which answers your questions in detail.

Please remember also that the Bogarts are NOT recommended for street use. They are extremely light; one curb and they're junk! Holeshot makes a nice wheel like the Bogarts that is lighter than the Welds. Very hight quality wheel. I had the Holestar model on my '95 Impala SS and they cleared that set-up just fine. I plan to use them on my Z28 as well. Also, I drove them on the street a couple times and they lived under the 4,000 lb. B-body. :eek:

Where can these be found?