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 Jan 21, 2004 - 7:17 PM
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i would like to have my rims look flush with the rest of the body. right now i have 17x7s and they look like the are not pushed out far enough. i would love to get that clean bmw look.
what do i need to get this done? 17x8 rims? wheel spacers? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 22, 2004 - 5:54 AM
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talk to GT4....check his sig,...i think it has alot to do with offset..i know what you mean tho, it looks awesome
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Jan 22, 2004 - 11:46 AM
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measure how much gap you have and buy the appropriate spacers. just be sure to buy good spacers, you don't want to cheap out on something that holds your wheels on. H&R is a great brand and they make them in 5, 15 and 25 mm sizes.
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Jan 23, 2004 - 1:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
what about 17x8 rims. would that do it?
i -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 23, 2004 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From bellingham, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
depends on the offset...... a 17x8 with the same offset you have now is only going to stick 1" more into the wheel well, not out....
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Jan 23, 2004 - 6:41 PM
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Actually, wouldn't they stick out a half inch further on each side, since the offset is simply the distance from the center of the wheel to the rear of the mounting surface? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jan 23, 2004 - 7:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From bellingham, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sorry, yeah... if it had the same offset then it would add 1/2 inch on either side
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Jan 23, 2004 - 10:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 19, '03 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have 17x8 and it looks pretty much flush, check my sig (last pix)
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Jan 24, 2004 - 4:00 AM
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what are spacers? haha i'm so stupid.but seriously what are they?
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Jan 24, 2004 - 4:35 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
They are solid pieces of metal(not sure what kind, but quality spacers are really strong) that go between the mounting surface of your wheel and your hub. They allow you to have your wheels stick out further. 
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