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Old May 3, 2002 | 11:52 AM
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I have
84 front 38 offset 8.5 X 16 wheels and 86 rearend D-44 no wheels yet

will this work
with 56 offset 9.5 X 17 wheels front and 50 offset 11 X 17 wheels rear
are spacers needed to keep the wheels from hitting the suspention or what
this is on a hotrod there is no problem with fener clearance
why don't they make the 97-99 5 spoke in a 17 X 11
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Old May 3, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: wheel offset is confusing me, what fits (hotrod datson)

youll need spacer plates for that offset
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Old May 6, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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Default Re: wheel offset is confusing me, what fits (hotrod datson)

I would get a 3/4" spacers for that combo.
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Old May 6, 2002 | 10:04 AM
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Default Re: wheel offset is confusing me, what fits (hotrod datson)

http://www.afswheels.com

The AFS web site has a good break down on what fits. They also make wheels that don't require spacers for your car. I have never liked the idea of spacers. Of course if you allready have your wheels it is a moot question.
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Old May 6, 2002 | 02:31 PM
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Default Re: wheel offset is confusing me, what fits (hotrod datson)

I have 84 front and 86 rearend
can anyone tell me why the 56 offset front
and the 56 rear wont work without spacers
WHAT HITS is it the frame, fenders, body?
OR the suspension?
I want my wheels in as far as possible

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