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Old 01-10-2018, 09:18 AM
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What kind of wheels are you 15" guys running?

Looking for some good light 15" wheels for an LSJ brake conversion and some M&H slicks. So far found a set that are around 14lbs, nice weight reduction from the factory 23lb 18's. I found out my 17" wheels I use on my drag radials now are 25lbs! I'm not going to be too **** about it, sure it makes some difference, but nothing major. But, since I have to get a pair of new wheels anyhow, may as well get as light as possible to cut down on the un sprung weight. It seems the 5x110 in 15" are pretty rare. Anyone wish to show what they use?
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Not from my experience but I've heard that 15"s with lsj brakes you will have to grind on calibers to get to fit so I've heard 16" is easiest way to go
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15's dont take a whole lot of massage. Check out here. ( go to the bottom of the page)



https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/drag...better-282495/

Heres the 14# wheels I found.

http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayI...1&secureDesc=0



Just making sure there isnt an even better option out there. It would be worth it to me the night before a track day to spend an hour and swap in the calipers, being its not that much work. Maybe being ****, but oh well, whats it gonna hurt?
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This is great info you can talk to jason perrotto you can find him on facebook about 15" wheels I pretty sure he's running them
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Just an update on this for info purposes. If you are looking for 5x110 15" wheels and whatever website your on is asking for car model, not wheel size, you can just type in 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. Not sure how the backspacing works out, but they used that size.
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I just left things alone and went 17" and run m&h 26x8.5-17. I know you can get more sidewall in the 15", I just didn't want to swap over. Wish you luck.
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I just left things alone and went 17" and run m&h 26x8.5-17. I know you can get more sidewall in the 15", I just didn't want to swap over. Wish you luck.
Have you got any runs in yet on that setup?
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Originally Posted by cw383
Have you got any runs in yet on that setup?
Yes I'm still sorting it out as I only made 3 passes with the slicks. Still spun slightly out of the hole but much better than my drag radials. I think I still had too much air in them. Jason and Dylan told me to run 8-10 but I still had around 14 in them.
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