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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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15x8?

If our fitiment is 5x114, what is that in inches, in other words, which wheel from this list would fit? I tried searching but it just confused me more, haha.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/761789/10002/-1/97304
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sekret
15x8?

If our fitiment is 5x114, what is that in inches, in other words, which wheel from this list would fit? I tried searching but it just confused me more, haha.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/761789/10002/-1/97304
The 114 is mm. It's actually 114.3, so if you divide by 25.4, you get 4.5". You need a wheel that is 5-4.5". Do you have Brembos? If so, I don't believe many of the 15" wheels will fit. Some 16s don't even fit over my rear Brembos - some do. I know a few guys run a 15" DR though, so hopefully they'll chime in with which wheel they run. If you don't have Brembos, you could probably source FC or Z32TT rear wheels very cheaply. They are 16" diameters.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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im base so no brembos here, i am an 07 though so i'm not too sure about how the rear brakes compare to the brembos.

thanks for letting me know sizing though!
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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i'm thinking these: http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/67021/10002/-1

with these: http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/17315/10002/-1

eh?
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Heres what alot of guys use including myself....Weld ProStar 15x8 with a 5.5 rear back space.The bolt circle is 5 x 4.5. Jegs part# is 927-96-58210

And don't forget to get the lugs..12mm x 1.25 closed ends Jegs part # 927-601-1410.

I would recommend the M/T DR's 275 x 50 x 15...that way you can drive to and from the track without changing out your tires.

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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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if youre looking for something at a good price, i would agree with scotts on the z32tt rears. they are pretty light (16lbs IIRC) and you can get them for cheap
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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The setup I listed weighs 45 lbs each (tire and wheel)
My 15 x 8's weigh 20lbs each and my 15 x 10's weigh 22lbs each

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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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thats actually more than i would have expected, but i guess that tire does weight in at battleship status. those wheels that you suggested are great wheels, a little heavier than i would have expected though given the price. for 200+/wheel you should be able to get a 10-12 lb 15X8. i can get 2 16X8's at a weight of 15lbs for $250. but thats just a really good deal. with weld you do pay a little for the name. but theyre still great wheels and very well constructed
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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wow, thanks guys! lets hope i can pull some nasty 60fts next month!
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be sure to let us know!
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Originally Posted by Hoooper
i can get 2 16X8's at a weight of 15lbs for $250. but thats just a really good deal.
more info please...
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