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 |  Subject: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers???  Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:32 pm | |
| Does anyone know of a 15x8 or 15x7.5 stock rim that will fit over the Fbody calipers? I don't care what it is off of if it fits the Riv. I have a chance to pick up some nearly new 26x10x15 MT ET Drags for $50 each.
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:37 pm | |
| a 15" wheel won't even clear the stock brakes from what I understand. It's an issue buying used DRs - most people have them on 15"s which sucks. Can you put your stock wheels on over the Fbody calipers? _________________ '98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj. Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS  |
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:42 pm | |
| I don't have my stock wheels anymore... but I know there are certain types of stocker 15's that will clear stock brake setups such as the earlier Grand Prix's. From what I understand there is an aftermarket aluminum drag wheel that will work but they cost $400...
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:46 pm | |
| The guy selling them also has a set of MT ET Streets in a 26x10x16 but they aren't full slicks. He also has a set of BFG GFoirce TA Drag Radials in a 275-50R16 but those are 26.8x10.5x16. I can do the 10.5 wide but 26.8 might be too tall...
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:11 pm | |
| stock 16" riv wheels have about 1/4" clearance from the fins on the fbody's. _________________ 3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next   |
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:52 am | |
| Would have to move down to 11" rotors, and somehow fab a new bracket. Result would be some really long-lasting front brake pads, and car wouldn't stop as quickly. _________________  | 98riviera98 wrote: | | I go out with my mom........ |
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| | Subject: Re: Does a 15" wheel clear the Fbody Calipers??? Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:01 am | |
| It sound like the GForce Drag Radials don't expand as much as the bias ply ones so I should be fine running the 26.8x10.5x16's. They don't have too much left in them but should last about 3-4 track outings with 6-7 each outing which would last me a year and a half or so. Plus I think I can get them for $20 each. Now i need to find a lightweight stock 16x8 rim... I think the new mustang has the 15x8 aluminum five spoke rim and will fit the Riv.
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