Front skinnies

[6APPEAL]

Anyone know if there is anyone making a front skinnie (3 1/2" - 4") wheel that can be used with 12" brakes? I've looked around at some of the F-body stuff and did not see anything. TIA

 

[Scott Atk]

I'm pretty sure regular 15" Welds work fine with the 12" B-Body/ 1LE setup.

 

[Fatsix]

I dont think the welds will. On the newer fbods the brake rotors are almost 11". Major grinding is needed to clear the rear calipers. Bogart rims can be made to fit. Get a hold of this guy, he more than likely can help you out

http://www.mycamaroz28.homestead.com/

 

[CraigT]

The weld XP series is for the f-bodies and other cars with big brakes.

 

[Fatsix]

weld xp's are 16" and are havier than the two peice 15" ones.

 

[6APPEAL]

I'm more concerned about fit than weight. I figure going to a 4" wheel/tire combo is a big weight saving over staying with a 7" or 8" wheel/tire combo. I'm willing to give up a pound or 2 of wheel weight to get to use a 4" wheel.

I was hoping a 4" Convo-pro would fit. Has anyone tried?????

 

[Fatsix]

does anyone even make a 16" front runner?

 

[Anthony K]

Originally posted by Fatsix
does anyone even make a 16" front runner?

Weld makes a 17"

 

[Fatsix]

yeah but then you need a front suspension with anglia style hubs

 

[Anthony K]

according to "Jeff" @ Weld the Magnum forged 1 piece wheels will be avaliable in '04 in 17"........... wait and see i guess

 

[broke1]

Whats the use of big brakes if youve got skinnes?? Drag racing or everday use???

 

[6APPEAL]

A lighter wheel/tire combo for the drags. Keeping my 16" black TA GTA wheels for other driving.