Brake clearance w/ 15" Welds?

[DrJsBlown5.0Mod]

Hi Everyone,

I tried to order some 15" X 8" Weld Racing wheels to hold 28 X 10.5 MT Drag tires and I was told by the tire dealer that there was not enough room to clear the stock brakes. I have a 2000 GT convt. I know I've seen a ton of 99-2004 GTs in the mags with Welds though. Anyone tried it? Did you have to make modifications? Thanks a bunch!!!!

 

[LuvNLife]

The Weld's in 15X8 with 5.5" backspacing fit great, as well as the 15X10 with 6.5" backspacing. You don't need a spacer, etc., to clear the calipers. I ran a 28" tall tire with the 15X10's, and had zero rubbing problems in the wheelwells, also.

Jerry

 

[DrJsBlown5.0Mod]

The Weld's in 15X8 with 5.5" backspacing fit great, as well as the 15X10 with 6.5" backspacing. You don't need a spacer, etc., to clear the calipers. I ran a 28" tall tire with the 15X10's, and had zero rubbing problems in the wheelwells, also.

Jerry

Thanks, Jerry! would you recommend the 15x8 or 15X10 wheels with 28X10.5 MT drag tires? I would assume the 15x10s would fit better, but I don't know if you are supposed to go with a tighter fit when using slicks. I've never used them before.

 

[LuvNLife]

Thanks, Jerry! would you recommend the 15x8 or 15X10 wheels with 28X10.5 MT drag tires? I would assume the 15x10s would fit better, but I don't know if you are supposed to go with a tighter fit when using slicks. I've never used them before.

Even though it's the opposite of what you'd do with a street tire, you'd want to go with the 8" wide, rather than the 10's.

Here's a link to a brief description of slicks and sizes, just to give you an idea:

http://www.alternativeauto.com/waterbox/wb_archives/hook1.html

Jerry

 

[jeffnoel]

15s should work since your spare is only 15".

 

[forpit2000gt]

15x8 w/ 26 or 28 will fit with the backspacing mentioned above, The fronts are the ones that can be a pain.

 

[twogts4us]

Everything you need to know...FAQ: 15" Welds on a 99+ GT