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Old 09-09-2008, 10:20 AM
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Question Help deciding the offset for stock wheels

Hi guys,

I am planning of buying spacers for the stock wheels so that I can make them look flush. Could you guys advise me what offset I would need for both front and rear wheels also it would be a real help if you can tell me which is the best place to buy them.

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First - you're asking about spacers.

Second - don't do it. Spacers are not a good idea.

Third - if you do do it then just go out, get a ruler, and measure how far you want to go in mm. That's how much of a spacer you'd need.

Finally - don't do it. Seriously. Bad idea. Get some wheels that are the width you want.
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Thanks for the reply, alright I will wait till I save some to buy new wheels then.

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First - you're asking about spacers.

Second - don't do it. Spacers are not a good idea.

Third - if you do do it then just go out, get a ruler, and measure how far you want to go in mm. That's how much of a spacer you'd need.

Finally - don't do it. Seriously. Bad idea. Get some wheels that are the width you want.
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agreed. the stock offset is +50 and you would need bolt on adapters to get it anywhere near flush. not the way I would go.
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yeah, i realize that the idea of using spacers is not good. I guess I could save the money that I thought of spending on spacers into buying the wheels. I hate to wait for another couple of months though . But I am glad I asked for opinion from you guys before buying them.

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agreed. the stock offset is +50 and you would need bolt on adapters to get it anywhere near flush. not the way I would go.
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it'll take a while longer, but you'll be happy when you get some new proper fitting wheels.
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listen to Ngo, he speaketh the truth.
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thanks guys, i have decided to wait a little longer and get some good wheels, I am thinking these http://www.wheelwarehouse.com/popup.aspx?src=images/PRODUCT/large/2167.jpg. They are a little expensive I think but I can wait till I have enough money for these
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