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| 10-30-2006, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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18" wheels..but rear won't stick out!
I got 18" 8'&9' wheels for my car..they look very aggressive cause I had stupid 16" before but I want to have my rear wheel stick out a little more close to the fender or almost inline with fender..U think spacer is the answer to my question..if yes! then how many mm spacers do i need and is it OK to put spacers on without compromising any safety or warrenty issues....
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| 10-30-2006, 12:28 PM | #2 |
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your BEST bet would have been to get wheels with a more aggressive offset. Since you didn't getting spacers is your only option. I won't recommend getting more than 12mm, for safety/warranty reasons, but some people here run 15mm.
Stick with 12mm, with extended lug bolts, and you'll be fine. |
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| 10-30-2006, 01:03 PM | #6 |
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achal, yep 12mm spacers should do the trick. Get quality ones like Rogue Engineering ones that come with appropriate lug bolts.
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http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...tegory_Code=WH btw Bavarian19 has the 12mm setup, I have the 15mm and FrankoQ is planning on adding 15mm.
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| 10-30-2006, 01:22 PM | #10 |
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cool....I thnk I am gonna get 12mm..I am getting it installed..they r charging $50 for the installation....Is it easy.....U thnk...I have changed the wheels for my car when I got them.....but don't know whats involved with spacers....
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| 10-30-2006, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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do it your self. All you do is take the wheel off, put the spacer on the hub, and reinstall the wheel with the longer bolts.
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| 10-30-2006, 01:23 PM | #12 | |
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Save your $50. DIY is very simple, even this DIY-challenged person managed to do this install by himself  DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17358
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| 10-30-2006, 01:27 PM | #13 |
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it says on there website...to measure u r hub centric...I hope they will fit cause..I am not gonna take a wheel off and measure....other I feel I should get 15mm..confusion...
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| 10-30-2006, 01:38 PM | #14 |
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Your rear wheels are 9" ... I'd say go for the 12mm's. If you order from Rogue Engineering, they'd be sure to send you the appropriate parts. I'm very happy with their products and service.
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| 10-30-2006, 01:41 PM | #15 |
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On second thought, it might be easier to go with the 15mm's. You have aftermarket wheels, not sure if they are compatible.
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| 10-30-2006, 03:02 PM | #16 |
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this is what I got
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...B:EOIBSA:MT:11 u think this is OK with 12mm....or should I get 15mm....also do u want me to check both places..my shop too..how far is this place from u..cause its 1 hr. from me.... Thanx |
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| 10-30-2006, 03:07 PM | #17 |
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achal...I think I'd go with the 15mm for a more universal application. Not sure of those wheels' inner hub design and its compability with the 12mm spacers.
The springs install place is 15 minutes from my place...
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