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    If I went with a 15" rim on my 96 camaro, what would be the proper offest and specs that I would need to look for in a rim? is 15x8 ok or should I be looking to get a 15x10 rim?

    Im looking at most likely going with a 255 wide drag radial at most.

    Also, I know someone a while ago had posted some really cheap drag rims taht they found at summit racing...just wondering if anyone has that link, or another link to cheap 15" rims that would work on the camaro.

    Also, I have drum brakes on the back, from what I understand, 15" should fit fine without having to grind anything off right? Only those with calipers need to grind?

    2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
    1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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    Re: drag rims

    If you want a 255 tire to fit all you would need is a 15x8 wheel. But if you ever want to upgrade to bigger tires I would just go head and get 15X10's.

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    • #3
      Re: drag rims

      what offset do you know? or does it matter?

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      1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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      • #4
        Re: drag rims

        shoot for 40-50 mm positive offset on the 8".

        I fit 15" wheels on my back just fine, just a tad of grinding on the wheel hubs, none on the car.
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        • #5
          Re: drag rims

          Originally posted by TheGr8Schlotzky View Post
          shoot for 40-50 mm positive offset on the 8".

          I fit 15" wheels on my back just fine, just a tad of grinding on the wheel hubs, none on the car.
          you have drums right?

          2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
          1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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          • #6
            Re: drag rims

            also...do I need spacers?

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            1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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            • #7
              Re: drag rims

              http://store.summitracing.com/partde...107+4294923105

              this is the rim I am looking at getting....less then $50 15x10 only thing is it has a -38.00mm offset....how does that make a difference? will that fit? will spacers fix that offset?

              2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
              1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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              • #8
                Re: drag rims

                ok, how about a 15x8 5x 4.75 with 3.5inch back spacing....will that fit, and how will that fit on the car?
                Last edited by LETZRIDE; 10-02-2008, 10:40 AM.

                2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
                1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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                • #9
                  Re: drag rims

                  anyone...

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                  • #10
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                    Yes, it should fit just fine.

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                    • #11
                      Re: drag rims

                      I heard I should get an 8 inch back space wheel?....so should I pick up spacers?

                      2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
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