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Jul 14, 2004 | 08:07 PM

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Rim sizing question

Will someone please tell me if 16 x 9.5's off an '84 will fit on my '89. Please help! Thanks.

Jul 15, 2004 | 01:56 AM

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Fit yes. But they will stick out of side of wheel wells with the offset of the earlier ( 84-87) models. 16x9.5 was stock for 84?

Jul 15, 2004 | 07:38 AM

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These are AFTERMARKET rims that were purchased for an '84 in the 16 x 9.5

Jul 15, 2004 | 07:50 AM

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One of the things I wanted was the wide stance that comes with rims that are actually a little too wide for the car, so that is fine. Everyone seems to think the 16's will NOT clear the caliper with the 13" front rotors so I went out and looked and it would be close but I think they will fit. I am sure some space is good to avoid heat build up but I not doing and racing in mine so do you think that would be an issue? I hate to ask this but are you POSITIVE they will fit? Have you actually tried bolting a set of 16's onto an '89 or newer? Thanks a bunch

Jul 15, 2004 | 08:33 AM

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With the stock rims the story was that only the factory 16' rims made by Enkei will clear the J55 rotors , not sure about aftermarket.If it is a close fit could do some surgery on the caliper fins.