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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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I'm looking to get rims for the 80'......Tire Rack has an 18" available, which they list for being a + size available for the 80'...... It's a Sport Muscle Nitro 5, 18x8.5 4.48 B.S. 6mm offset, comes with proper lug nuts and center cap, for $201 ea........The rims look pretty good on the 80' ..........The question is, does anyone know how their service is and if they sell a quality product, I don't like having to send things back, it's usually a big hassle. Any feedback would be helpful... Thank you
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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they are pretty good, have only purchased tires but was a pleseant experience

do a google search, I am sure there is a website that has more feed back
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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always good service and on time shipping from them, have ordered several sets of tires and a set of wheel/ tire combo. never any problems.
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If you are fortunate enough to live close to one of their regional warehouses, you can choose to go there to pick your order up and save the freight cost. I have one about 45 minutes from here and several people I know have used that option... all are thrilled with their products.
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I've only bought tires through them but it has always been a good experience. Good and fast service.

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I have bought a handfull of wheel/tire packages and lots of tires from the Tire Rack. I have never had a problem with the products or the service. If you have questions about the wheels ask. If anything the Tire Rack's fitments tend to be conservative (meaning no clearence issues). I will say this keep in mind a $200.00 wheel is not going to have the same quality or offer the same performance as a higher end $500+ wheel.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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not the correct offset. you need 4" backspace or -12mm offset

EDIT: just noticed they were 8.5" the specs I posted are for 8"
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