Just put on a set of 8" Snowflakes and they rub on the tie rods.

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ssn696

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I used ARP 2-1/2" lugs when I did the rear brake conversion and needed more threads. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-7708/overview/

The S10 brake conversion moves the wheels out about 3/16". Factory rims were 15". Save this idea for later when the brake pads get thin...
 
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If you go with spacers - torque your nuts regularly. :notworthy:
 
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I don't know if I missed it or not, but is this happening at the point of almost full lock in the steering? if it is, you may be able to get by with mod I've seen done where you put a bolt on the lower control arm and adjust it to limit the spindle travel.... damned if I can remember the name of the mod.
 

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I had the exact same problem. I tried the 4 15X8s I had and they rubbed in the exact same places. I found that a 5/16 wheel spacer from Canadian tirefixed that, but my tires rubbed in the fender hard. So I thought that a set of 15x7s would probably have less back spacing and be good for a narrower tire. Turns out that the 15x8 and 15x7 rims both have 4" back spacing and require longer wheel studs and a spacer. I used Doorman wheel studs and bought brand new rotors to install them in.
 

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I don't know if I missed it or not, but is this happening at the point of almost full lock in the steering?

Unfortunately, it is contact between the wheel and the outer tie rod, which stays constant no matter if the steering is straight or turning.

Thanks to all for the great input, I am going to look at it in detail today, to see what options are available, and what the best choice is.

-Dave
 

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OK, figured out how to fix the problem of the studs being too short with spacers. I found that mag wheel lugnuts (3/4" shank) make up the difference and fit. I put 5/16" spacers on and the lugnuts thread down in the wheel and give me almost exactly the same amount of thread depth as the stock lugnuts did without the spacers and I gained about a 1/4" clearance from the tie rods. I'll post photos of the car and the lugnuts as soon as I can get them downloaded from my camera.

Thanks for all the great input.

-Dave
 
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Hey Dave, I have the 15X7 snowflakes on my Lemans and had the same fitment problems. I just used a small spacer, around 1/4 inch if memory serves and used the longer mag wheel bolts/washers. I can't remember the exact sizes but I've been running it this way for about 7 years with no problems.
 
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Hey Dave, I have the 15X7 snowflakes on my Lemans and had the same fitment problems. I just used a small spacer, around 1/4 inch if memory serves and used the longer mag wheel bolts/washers. I can't remember the exact sizes but I've been running it this way for about 7 years with no problems.

Hi Dean,

Thanks for the input. It sounds like you did exactly what I did, glad to know it works long-term.

-Dave
 
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Pontiacdaver

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When running Snowflake rims you have to use shank style lug nuts, they are not designed for acorn style lug nuts.

I have the correct snowflake lugs for the wheels, but with the 5/16" spacers, I needed a mag style shank to reach deeper into the wheels, to make up what I lost with the spacers.

-Dave
 
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