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CiscoPath
11-13-2006, 04:59 AM
I have to the chance to get some new wheels cheap but need some info on future investments.

http://wheelsboutique.com/thumbnails/enkei/deepsix.jpg http://wheelsboutique.com/thumbnails/enkei/48c_1.jpg

Not getting either of these. Only for example purposes only because some people ask about wheel sizes and width but don't correctly descirbe the style of the wheel. I'm not sure what the proper terminology is for these, but the bolt-up on the left sits further inside the wheel (deep dish??) which i guess makes the wheels extend outward from the body. The ones i'm getting are like the ones on the right, extending inward like the stock wheels. Now that i've explained the hell out of that......

The wheels come in 19x8, but for 20 more dollars, i can get them in 19x9. Before you even bring it up, the wheels need adapters which will space them out.

I just need someone to validate or debunk my logic. The wheel make-up is close to stock which are 7.5. I'd be adding an 1.5 to the width but I can get the adapters in 1.5 to 2 inches which will give the car a nice stance and in theory still give me ample turning radius on the front wheels. I know for the air, I'll have to roll and flare the rear fender wells, but there shouldn't be any bumping or against the suspension...............right?

AGT
11-13-2006, 09:18 AM
How low of a suspension are you going?

sound_xtreme
11-13-2006, 09:54 AM
offset matters. 9" wont fit. and spacers are gay

CiscoPath
11-13-2006, 03:23 PM
AGT
Completely laid out

Sound
Now I think it's gay when the wheels are spaced out so far that they literally stick out from under the car. I'm just lookin to add enough inch or two for a wider but subtle stance. And I would think 1.5 adapters would take away from the 1.5 i'd be adding, so you're gonna have to break down exactly why " 9" won't fit". Oh yeah, +42 offset

sound_xtreme
11-13-2006, 06:59 PM
oldsman has 9" i believe, they look like ass imo.

jackal2000
11-13-2006, 07:55 PM
oldsman has 9" i believe, they look like ass imo.
i think his are 19x8, but yea they look kinda silly.

CiscoPath
11-13-2006, 08:24 PM
^^ Is that only in the rear because the front looks the way i'm looking for, but the rear is exactly what i'm tryin to stay away from. Too much wheel for an FWD. I'll just save 40 bux and get the 7.5s
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=364&stc=1&d=1157427564

jackal2000
11-13-2006, 08:28 PM
yea he has 19s in the rear and 18s up front.

racin4JC
11-13-2006, 10:00 PM
If your going to be laid out, I don't think they will fit up front. I have 18x7.5 and I can't even get a finger between my tire and fender when I am layin. And also right now with the 7.5 width the car already sets right on the tire up front. Back it might be close but it could be tight.

CiscoPath
11-13-2006, 10:59 PM
racin4JC
I knew the lay would leave no space there. I was concerned about the inside of the wheel rubbing against the suspension and whether there would be any rubbing while turning. But I've already decided to stick with the stock width