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Old 10-15-2016, 06:24 PM
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About a month ago I had the 15" rear wheels installed. I finally received the fronts to complete the look, what do you think?






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Real nice...what size are the fronts? Did u need a spacer? I got some 18*5 and people say I need a spacer but the look okay to me...calliper is close but ok

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Originally Posted by c5mtl
Real nice...what size are the fronts? Did u need a spacer? I got some 18*5 and people say I need a spacer but the look okay to me...calliper is close but ok
The fronts are 18x10 and I'm not using any spacers, it's real close though.
Weld states you need a 3mm spacer with your size...have you tried them on?
Mine are flush with the fender, super happy with them.
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Those look really good. What size are the rears? Did you have to do anything special to make them fit?
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Looks good but bead locks would really finish it imo
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Originally Posted by lilryan
Those look really good. What size are the rears? Did you have to do anything special to make them fit?
The rears are 15x10 and require LG spindles and grinding to the lower control arms to clear.

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Looks good but bead locks would really finish it imo
I like beadlocks too, but their really for racecars that spin tires on the rim. There's no reason for me to have them on my street car other than aesthetics.

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Originally Posted by 95vettski
The fronts are 18x10 and I'm not using any spacers, it's real close though.
Weld states you need a 3mm spacer with your size...have you tried them on?
Mine are flush with the fender, super happy with them.
Mine are on but I'm worried it's close.....I wonder how much the calliper moves.....probably gonna throw on a 3mm spacer to be safe
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They look awesome... I too am a fan.
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Old 10-18-2016, 06:43 AM
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Congrats for the nice looking car
I installed mine also last week
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Old 10-18-2016, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wesam
Congrats for the nice looking car
I installed mine also last week
Which style and size wheels did you choose? Post up some pics
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looks awesome! any comments on improvement in straight line traction?

I've considered doing this if I can hook up 2nd gear with 900/860 at the wheels but very expensive so if still can't hook up 2nd on the street then I'll just stick with my 17" ET street r combo which hooks up 3rd well on the street.

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