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Pro Stock John · 11-24-2015, 12:48 PM

Mickey Thompson also makes a 28x6.00x17 front that will work on a 17x5 Weld front rim.

I've been running a set of 17x7 Race Stars up front with a true 215 radial, drives like stock.

You could do 18x8's and run a 245 too.

Here is a 17x7/215 vs 18x9.5/265:

D3R3K · 11-24-2015, 11:13 PM

18X7 & 17X10

I've had this setup 170+ and it feels pretty solid.

And yes i had to purchase rear lca's and toe rods to get the alignment where I wanted. The ebrake cables will need multiple zip ties to be held off of the wheel.

GreymaroSS · 11-25-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D3R3K

18X7 & 17X10

I've had this setup 170+ and it feels pretty solid.

And yes i had to purchase rear lca's and toe rods to get the alignment where I wanted. The ebrake cables will need multiple zip ties to be held off of the wheel.

That's killer setup what size tire you running in the front?

mustang50lx · 11-26-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lincoln361

Sorry for the wait

Do you happen to have the part numbers for those wheels? Thanks

D3R3K · 11-26-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GreymaroSS

That's killer setup what size tire you running in the front?

235/50/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

Nahdios · 06-18-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lincoln361

i currently have 18x11 rear and 18x8 in the front. 28.8 inches tall so they will not throw a code. i have nitto 555r in the rear and nitto motive 255/45/18 in the front. Car handles well, when i first started i was in your shoes. Yeah it would have been nice to have some front skinnies but i couldnt find a tire for a 18x5 that was within the 28 inches. But i also knew that i couldnt make sharp turns if i had too with skinnies so i went ahead and went with the 18x8 and loved it. I know alot of people go with the 17in setup as well. tires are more available. ill try and post pics if my car with the 18in weld rts wheels on

Nice setup you have. Could you post a picture of your rear 18x11 welds? I am about to buy 17x11 but I have a doubt that it will be “too wide” you know, like 2 inches from the fender. So if yours are great, I will go ahead and buy the 17’s.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-20-2021, 08:08 PM

^^^^ that was 6 years ago, you might not hear back from him...

11-24-2015, 12:48 PM	#15
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Mickey Thompson also makes a 28x6.00x17 front that will work on a 17x5 Weld front rim. I've been running a set of 17x7 Race Stars up front with a true 215 radial, drives like stock. You could do 18x8's and run a 245 too. Here is a 17x7/215 vs 18x9.5/265: __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-24-2015, 11:13 PM	#16
D3R3K Sittin side ways Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 232	18X7 & 17X10 I've had this setup 170+ and it feels pretty solid. And yes i had to purchase rear lca's and toe rods to get the alignment where I wanted. The ebrake cables will need multiple zip ties to be held off of the wheel. Attached Images __________________ 850+hp club member Procharger F1-A

06-20-2021, 08:08 PM	#21
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