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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Does anyone know anything about this wheel manufacturer/supplier...RUFF? They have some nice looking wheels but I don't know anything about their fit or quality.
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The wheels look nice in the pics and there are a few members here that have bought a set. Hope they give you some feedback on what their ownership experience has been like.
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Does anyone know anything about this wheel manufacturer/supplier...RUFF? They have some nice looking wheels but I don't know anything about their fit or quality.
Any help here? thanks
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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same people that make the sweet *** porsches?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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same people that make the sweet *** porsches?
i believe your thinking of Ruf.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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I guess it's been a rough day.
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there a nice rim, several guys on here have them. I been looking at them, heard there heavy and okay quality . But for the price they look sweet.... this is the rim i want on my vette 18's and 19's ... jay
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Got 19s all around................they are awesome looking...........will have pics tomorrow..........PM me for details.

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i have seen these wheels and for the price they look real good i am close to a decison in chromebetween 278 and 281 in 19s good luck
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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The only prob I have with them is that you give up an inch ..ie max size is 9.5 Vs 10.5
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I ordered these this week



going with 19" x 9.5", I know they are not as wide as I would like but for the price I can't complain too much.

I will be getting 265/30/19 and 295/35/19 BFG KDW2's all around

I will get pics when I get them on

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Nice looking wheels. Can't beat the price. Looking forward to the pics.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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what are you guys paying for the rims, and what place are you going through??
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Originally Posted by iroc90
what are you guys paying for the rims, and what place are you going through??
Email me, I got the hookup for you guys

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Can't wait to see pics and hear the details...

What about the offsets being far from stock?
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Originally Posted by foundvettelifeisgood
Can't wait to see pics and hear the details...

What about the offsets being far from stock?
Heres what I figured

Stock wheels

17" x 8.5 58mm offset
18" x 9.5 65mm offset

Ruff racing wheels

19" x 9.5 45mm offset


(Note- they also make a 19" x 8.5 with 35mm offset, I am getting the 9.5 widths all around because its closer to the stock offset)

My rear wheels will stick out 20mm more from stock
My front wheels will stick out 13mm more from stock

so a little less than an inch in the back and about half an inch in front.

I think I can live with that.

Mike
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Originally Posted by jparr
there a nice rim, several guys on here have them. I been looking at them, heard there heavy and okay quality . But for the price they look sweet.... this is the rim i want on my vette 18's and 19's ... jay
Selections are pretty decent, and the prices are pretty decent! I'm assuming the prices are "Per Pair" correct?

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i think it like 750 - 800 a set ( 4 rims) ...... jay
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but the off set will only be 1/2-1 inch on the front and back. Do you add the additional 3.5 inch wheel lip also? I get so confused with wheel backspacing. Thats the way it would seem due to the factory's not having a lip. Someone post pics if you have them.
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