well I suppose I should give a little introduction before I launch into my problem... I just bought my 8 this Aug and it is by far the best car I've ever owned, and I totally love it... I've been reading the forums for awhile but I don't post much as I know next to nothing about anything mechanical or electrical.... that said, here's my problem

I got a set of 17" rims and blizzak WS 60's for my 8 for the winter, and just went to put them on, and found that the bolts from the car don't clear the rims, so there's nothing for the lug nut to bite onto, so I was just wondering if anybody else has had this problem, and what they did to solve it... i was thinking about seeing if I could have the back of the rim shaved to give them room to bite, but then I may run into a problem with the rims not clearing the brakes, my other thought was get some spacers and I was just wondering how that would affect the car and what size I'd need and a rough cost...
the car slides like a crazy carpet without the tires so I'm looking for a solution that'll work fast :p

P.S. here's some pics of what I'm talking about

 

have you tried tuner lugs?

 

GORILLA is the name brand lug nut you'll need.

Try these from Summit Racing,,, Size is 12 x 1.50 $29.95 + shipping and handling

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

um.. nice wheels?? lol like they said tuner lugs.
I'll sell you my lugs.. Project Kics Neochro M12x1.5 in immaculate condition.

 

Oh snaps, i think i know what you mean. You can't get your tool in there to fit the lugnut, yeah you have to get tuner ones... sell you mines for $150 ^.^

 

I can't even get the lugnut on the bolt... the bolt sits flush with the face of the rim... the lug nut would have to go completely into the space between the bolt and the rim... a tuner lug will do that?

 

yes

 

i have the gorilla lugs on my rims, they are msuch small then stock but you have to make srue you can still get the socket in their. the gorilla socket is pretty small as well.

 

sweet well I'll have to give it a try & see... thanks for the help guys

 

May i ask how much those replicas costed you? Just curious.. also would like to know the weight. ^.^

 

uhh the rims were $140 apiece shipped, and as for weight, I never asked but I'll call the dealer when I remember and ask...