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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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What rim to use for these slicks?

I have some 295/65/15 slicks. What rim do I need to use for my LS1 rear?

I currently use 295's in the rear now but they are 18" ZO6 wheels.

Looking for some cheapo rims to put the slicks on so I can take them to the track.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Re: What rim to use for these slicks?

15x10 weld prostars, i'm assuming 4th gen width then it would be 7.5" BS
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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Re: What rim to use for these slicks?

wow $200 a pop... I better let the piggy bank get a little fatter.
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I guess I could use these

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

They are kinda trailor trashy. I like the prostars, but I mean hell I do not drive the slicks on the street. Why do I need fancy ones...

Plus I may not be able to use them anyways. I have LS1 rear disk, 15's may be too small.

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Old May 28, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Re: What rim to use for these slicks?

Save a bit more money. You'll also need longer wheel studs and the nuts/washers to go with those Weld rims.

Those steel rims in your link are stock car rims and only have 3-1/2" backspacing. They won't fit and are heavy.

I have ProStars on the rear because I got a good deal on them. They're 15" wide. I still have Draglites on the front. It doesn't look too bad but I'd like to get some Prostars on the front.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Re: What rim to use for these slicks?

for ls1 rear brakes you will have to bust out the grinder regardless to make welds fit. The ONLY company that makes a 15" rim that fits over them is Bogart and they are substantially higher priced than welds. Check out ls1tech.com for pics of caliper griding.
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