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Old May 14, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

17x4.5" 2.5" bs and 15x9.25 5.5" bs on 275/50 MT drag radial.

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Old May 17, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

i have got to have these!!! they look totally awesome on your car. what tires are you using on the front? if you don't mind, what did the total package cost wheels & tires?
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Old May 17, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Thanks. I'm using the 185 M&H radials. About $2200 for everything. The front wheels were $446 each. Crazy money for just a 4.5 wide wheel but guess 17" makes it higher. Front tires were $186 each I think. Got everything but rear tires from Summit and had to wait a month for one front wheel.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Looks mean.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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damn, thats pretty high, i paid 1600 for my street setup....but they look well worth it. it's the 17 in i like so you can squeeze big brakes on....does your car have upgraded brakes?
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Old May 22, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

looks great/very aggressive, your name says it all/we never stop investing/spending on our rides
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Old May 22, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Thanks. Nope stock. Trying to figure out my motor swap first. I know cars are a money pit but just can't help to keep digging
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Old May 22, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

That is a beautiful IROC man! And my favorite color... good choice on wheels too, sets it off.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

I dont understand why 17 front runner wheels are soo much more money. Insane. But looks great. I am gonna stick to gto spares for now til i can buy some race stars
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Old May 22, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Thanks guys. Yeah stupid money for the fronts not being any wider then they are.
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Any mods to get the rear wheels to fit?
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

None. Although in turns it's rubbing on a brake bracket. Should be able to bend back. Like this pic.

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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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Are those the low or medium pads?
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

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Are those the low or medium pads?
Medium.
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks, your car looks awesome!
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Thanks!! Gotta start working on making it fast and not just looking fast!
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Could you have fit the 9'' wheel with a 6.5'' backspacing?
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 01:20 AM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Originally Posted by LS1BADZ28
Could you have fit the 9'' wheel with a 6.5'' backspacing?
Maybe hammering stuff. The other day with a little more weight in the car, it was smoking after I was done driving it. Was rubbing somewhere on inside.

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Old May 11, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Did u buy them directly off weld or through a dealer?
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Old May 11, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Re: My new setup 17/15 Weld RTS

Originally Posted by ls1spyder
Did u buy them directly off weld or through a dealer?
Through Summit.
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