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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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im thinking of buying a set of chorme 17x8 lancer wheels from centerline. for my 81, the problum is that the offset is 5 inch, and they say it will hit the caliper. so i need a set of wheel adapters that are 1 inch. who makes em, thanks guys :auto:
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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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Vette Brakes and Products is where i got mine and i am very happy with them.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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web address? and how much where they :hurray:
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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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Mid-America and Mr. Gasket also makes a set.


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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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I had mine machined by a shop in Memphis. They did a great job. Cost was $200 for 4 adapters with Studs installed. If you don't find what you need, email me for contact info.

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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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which ones would i get from mid america, or ecklers. theres all say for putting on C4 wheels on a C3 and give you different widths like 8.5" and 9.5" i need help here, that cant possibly be the offset on a C4 is it. in fact what is the back settig on a C4, i can figure this out on my own if i new that. thanks again guys :steering:
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Vette Brakes and Parts !!! :hurray:
http://www.vettebrakes.com -- go there and do a search on wheel adapters.

I have them on my car and have had no problems at all.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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thanks, looks like i have a little more reshearch to do and some phone calls to make. any other suggestions? :seeya
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