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I posted on another thread but it looks like more wheels discussions on this one. I kind of like the looks of the Billet Specialties Street Smart Fast Lane wheels. Anyone have these? Anyone have a picture on a red IROC?

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I also am looking for some guidance on fitment. I have the Ed Miller front brakes kit. Currently need a 7/32-inch spacer plus rear IROC wheels to work. Stock IROC front wheels stick out too far and tires rub on fender. What would be the recommended backspacing and offset for a set of 17-inch by 8-inch Fast Lanes? I asked about this on the Brake Board. I'm interested in anyone having seen these wheels "in the flesh" or pictures on cars.

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You will want a 4.75 inch backspace on the front to make up for the brakes. Wheels are too subjective, as long as you like them is all that really matters
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Thanks for the response!

You recommended 4.75-inch backspacing. Is that with zero offset? As I said on the brake board ... The stock rear IROC wheels fit but, the inside of the spokes hit the caliper so I had to add a spacer (Mr. Gasket 7/32-inch gives me about a 1/32 to 1/16-inch clearance between spokes and caliper). My question is, what do I get for backspacing and offset on aftermarket wheels? I would like to go with 17-inch by 8-inch on the front. The stock wheel has a 5-inch backspacing with a 16 mm positive offset. Do I simply subtract the 5.5 mm of the spacer from the 16 mm offset?

Do you have aftermarket wheels on an upgraded brake front end? Thanks for your help.
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Thanks for the response!

You recommended 4.75-inch backspacing. Is that with zero offset? As I said on the brake board ... The stock rear IROC wheels fit but, the inside of the spokes hit the caliper so I had to add a spacer (Mr. Gasket 7/32-inch gives me about a 1/32 to 1/16-inch clearance between spokes and caliper). My question is, what do I get for backspacing and offset on aftermarket wheels? I would like to go with 17-inch by 8-inch on the front. The stock wheel has a 5-inch backspacing with a 16 mm positive offset. Do I simply subtract the 5.5 mm of the spacer from the 16 mm offset?

Do you have aftermarket wheels on an upgraded brake front end? Thanks for your help.
I run 4.75 BS on the front..no offset. Yes I have aftermarket wheels and the LS1 front brake conversion.



Try doing some searching around this site...you will find all the info you need.
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Thanks for the responses. Nice wheels ... what kind/size are they?

I have looked around the various boards some but didn't feel confident on the effect of the brakes upgrade

Thanks again.
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