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Old Aug 4, 2022 | 03:48 PM
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Ok, super beginner question but...
Should the wheels go like this? (Picture 1)


Or like this? (Pictute 2)


I just got a bright red 86 and the front and back wheels are facing different ways and I NEED to fix that haha. Please let me know which picture is correct. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by DelayedEnd
Ok, super beginner question but...
Should the wheels go like this? (Picture 1)


Or like this? (Pictute 2)


I just got a bright red 86 and the front and back wheels are facing different ways and I NEED to fix that haha. Please let me know which picture is correct. Thank you.
2nd picture.
you could have googled it for instant answer
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2nd picture.
you could have googled it for instant answer
I did google it and most cars had it like the second, but then I saw the first picture. I just wanted to be 100% sure.
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Definitely the 2nd pic
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The picture on the cover of the Factory Service manual always has the correct orientation and is pic 2 like others said. On the 92s they go the opposite direction, so it does get confusing. The rims on the 92s actually say "LEFT HAND" or "RIGHT HAND" on the inside. I'm not sure if the 86s do as well, but you can check for that as well.
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Originally Posted by topfuel67
The picture on the cover of the Factory Service manual always has the correct orientation and is pic 2 like others said. On the 92s they go the opposite direction, so it does get confusing. The rims on the 92s actually say "LEFT HAND" or "RIGHT HAND" on the inside. I'm not sure if the 86s do as well, but you can check for that as well.
Yes, they do as well👍
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