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Old 09-27-2004, 10:12 AM
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What size Weld's for my 95Z please...

Quick question. Was thinking about going with a set of Weld's on my 95Z. Could someone tell me what size I need to look for front and back as far as diameter, backspacing and bolt pattern goes? Not sure what I need to clear the calipers either. Also, can I go with a non-skinny up front and if so, what size. Thanks in advance.

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Old 09-27-2004, 12:19 PM
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Re: What size Weld's for my 95Z please...

4th Gen bolt circle is 5 x 4.75" (120.65mm)

Which Welds? The Pro-Stars and DragLites:

Front:
15x3.5" 1.75" backspace. Requires a 5/16" spacer on some cars to clear the spring clips on the brake pads and the big horizontal bar that holds the caliper.

Rear:
15x10" 7.5" backspace (click on "Trailer Queen...." below to see this setup. Or 15x8" 5.5" backspace. The fins will need to be ground off the rear calipers.

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injun.../DCP03453a.jpg

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injun.../DCP03113b.jpg

You need longer studs front and back with these wheels to pass NHRA tech.

If you are looking at the Pro-Star XP or DragLite XP, I don't think you end up with the caliper and brake interference problems, but you would also end up with a heavier wheel. Check with someone who actually uses them.

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Old 09-27-2004, 03:25 PM
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Re: What size Weld's for my 95Z please...

Yes Injuneer, thats the setup i'm looking for. The pro stars also. I'll settle for draglites if I find a better deal. Have you weighed them? Just curious how much the fronts and rears weigh with the pro stars and tires. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

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Re: What size Weld's for my 95Z please...

My notes are sort of messy at this point, but I think the Weld 15x3.5 with a Moroso DS-2 26"x4.5" tire was 27#. Saved 22# each over my 17x9.5ZR1/275's. The 15x10 with (I think it was) QTP 28x11.5 with no tube was 37# each, so it saved about 23# per wheel over my 17x11ZR1/315 DR's.

275 KDW vs. Moroso DS-2:

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I run Pro Star XPs 15x6 and 15x10. They bolt right up without modifications but they are heavier than regular Pro Stars or Draglites, how much I am not sure but they are lighter than my salad shooter/Potenza setup.
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