C3's with 18" wheels only thread
Burning Brakes
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Thanks! They are BMW M-Parallels
They are 9.5" wide with an offset of 25mm. I will be using custom lug/hubcentric adapters that will be around 1". I still have to fine tune it to get them exactly where I want them. Ill probably have to trim the fender lip to prevent rub on full lock/compression
They are 9.5" wide with an offset of 25mm. I will be using custom lug/hubcentric adapters that will be around 1". I still have to fine tune it to get them exactly where I want them. Ill probably have to trim the fender lip to prevent rub on full lock/compression
Instructor
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From: Huntsville AL
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jersey Shore
9.5" wide wheel with +25mm offset and a 15/16" spacer up front=??
Figure +25 offset would make for approximately 5.75" backspace - ~1" for the spacer so 4.75" backspace? These are pushed out a bit further than my 17x8 with 4" backspace so it makes sense
Figure +25 offset would make for approximately 5.75" backspace - ~1" for the spacer so 4.75" backspace? These are pushed out a bit further than my 17x8 with 4" backspace so it makes sense
Racer
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From: Lenexa KS
These 18" wheels really bring these beautiful cars to a whole new level! Very envious of you guys.
I'm still looking for my dream chrome bumper and planned on upgrading to 18" or 19" myself.
Please keep the pics coming!
I'm still looking for my dream chrome bumper and planned on upgrading to 18" or 19" myself.
Please keep the pics coming!
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
In any event, your combination certainly fits very nicely.
Last edited by TheSkunkWorks; Jun 19, 2012 at 03:29 PM.
Le Mans Master
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18x8's in front and 18x9.5's in the rear. The handling has improved dramatically.
sstopczy, are the wheels in your avatar the ones you replaced? I've been looking for a set of the 15" western design wheels.