wheel question

[biz4765]

Will Weld Draglite XP size 15x10 with a 5.5 backspacing work on my 06 GT? knowing that I might need to get the sway bar relocation kit.

Thanks, Bob

 

[don_w]

I had 15x9 Draglite XPs w/5.5bs and they fit w/o modifying the sway bar bracket, but they did stick out of the fender well. The 15x10s would stick out an inch farther than mine did.

 

[biz4765]

I'm just thinking for driving to the track and racing there rather than spending money I dont have on Bogarts at this time, just curious if they would fit. Thanks for the response Don, by any chance do you have yours for sale as I see you added Bogarts?

 

[don_w]

Don, by any chance do you have yours for sale as I see you added Bogarts?

I don't have them anymore... and they wouldn't be worth much if I did...

 

[biz4765]

Don, the regular Weld draglites 15x3.5 fit with just a spacer? If so what size did you use? Thanks

 

[don_w]

Don, the regular Weld draglites 15x3.5 fit with just a spacer? If so what size did you use? Thanks

I needed 11/16" spacer to clear the calipers, plus 3" studs. Note: it was a PITA to get the hubs drilled out for the new studs.

 

[black N boosted]

I been waiting for weld to come out with the right ones for the front for awhile now, anyone know if there out yet, if so do u have a link?

 

[biz4765]

I been waiting for weld to come out with the right ones for the front for awhile now, anyone know if there out yet, if so do u have a link?

Agreed, I would love a set of 15 inch Pro Stars with zero fitment issues. These cars ben out for 4-5 years now you would think Weld might want to make a few bucks by selling us some wheels.

 

[Kipp07GT]

Im there with you man, I just bought a used set of Pro Stars and im going to see how well I can get them to fit and make them look ok. I know the rears will poke out a bit but I hope not in the front.

 

[biz4765]

Let us know how you make out please.

 

[Kipp07GT]

I will, I just have to get lug nuts for them and extended studs, I want to do it right and make it safe. Just have to figure out if I have to do the rear sway bar relocate kit with the 15x8 back rims with a 5.5 backspacing.

 

[plnfixr320]

I had 15x9 Draglite XPs w/5.5bs and they fit w/o modifying the sway bar bracket, but they did stick out of the fender well. The 15x10s would stick out an inch farther than mine did.

How far did your 15x9's stick out?

 

[don_w]

How far did your 15x9's stick out?

About 1/2"... maybe a tad more. This was with 28x10.50 slicks on the car.

 

[plnfixr320]

About 1/2"... maybe a tad more. This was with 28x10.50 slicks on the car.

Thanks, I have been thinking about 15x10's with 7.5 BS (7.0 would be ideal i think), should keep the wheels inside the fender.

 

[don_w]

Thanks, I have been thinking about 15x10's with 7.5 BS (7.0 would be ideal i think), should keep the wheels inside the fender.

I doubt you'll find XPs with those dimensions. And with standard Weld's, the problem will likely be caliper clearance, nessecitating a spacer to fix it. Which of course moves the wheel farther out.

 

[matt texass]

are these xps
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weld-Draglite-Rims-15x10-5-5BS-4-5-4-75_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43955QQihZ018QQitemZ280264846513QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[matt texass]

i think this might be more what people are looking for

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WELD-Wheel-Draglite-XP-15-x9-5-5-BS-5x4-5-4-75-BC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43955QQihZ008QQitemZ180288033166QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[don_w]

are these xps
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weld...018QQitemZ280264846513QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

They don't look like XPs.

i think this might be more what people are looking for

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WELD...008QQitemZ180288033166QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Yes, these look like XPs to me.

 

[Kipp07GT]

Im gonna write a letter to Santa this year, maybe his elves will make some skinnies and wides and some cookies.

 

[DKO]

Yes, these look like XPs to me.

Don, based on your expertise, in regards to the backspacing and what not, will those wheels that Matt posted fit? What makes them 'look' like XPs vs. not looking like them. Just want to make sure this is the real deal before I drop the coin.