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Old 01-19-07, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by noop
here is a pic of what they looked like on the car, if you look closely you can see how the wheels are sticking far out from the fenders, but then again they were 9" in the front.
I think it would not have been as bad if the car was dropped more and a skinnier tire is used. Fender work is also needed.

Still, this just supports the fact that you can always find a way to make wheels work (within reason of course ) but are you willing to make the compromise? If you don't want to, then the more extreme specs can give you headaches (like what happened with noop). If you are buying new anyway, it is just better to get a set that fits you car and your driving expectations.
Old 01-19-07, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 7asteroid7
I'll take the advice of the more experienced members here and return the wheels and get a wheel/tire package from D-2, if he's willing to give me a good deal.
I'm sure Derrick will take care of you.
Old 01-21-07, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by thegoat23
The only thing that will look different is the look of your car from original to a pimp car. So i tell you that don't return the rims it will fit the car perfect and you'll enjoy it alot. The seller didn't jack you 20 by 8.5 is a perfect fit. As a matter of fact, you can even put '22's with very low profile tires 30 series, it's up to you. Oh! and before i let you go going under 20inches on a car like that isn't worth it. Might as well stay with the stock rims cuz going 19's will leave a big gap and it will look ugly!
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Old 01-21-07, 12:49 AM
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Not to mention, with a 25 offset, there would be enough snap-back in the steering wheel to break your hand. You would HATE the way the steering feels. Google the term "scrub radius" to learn more.
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Originally Posted by thegoat23
The only thing that will look different is the look of your car from original to a pimp car
To a pimp car???

Originally Posted by thegoat23
The seller didn't jack you 20 by 8.5 is a perfect fit.
Offset is the issue here ... not rim diameter and width

Originally Posted by thegoat23
As a matter of fact, you can even put '22's with very low profile tires 30 series, it's up to you.
Ok, that explains your pimp comment... maybe he should make the car a bubble and go with 26" rims.

22s wont work on this car without rubbing and braking issues... but maybe all that matters is looks to some folks...

Originally Posted by thegoat23
Oh! and before i let you go going under 20inches on a car like that isn't worth it. Might as well stay with the stock rims cuz going 19's will leave a big gap and it will look ugly!
That sounds like an opinion, I applaud you for having one, just be careful about passing it around... It's not about FILLING the wheel well, it's about proportion and style...

Asteriod, whatever you do, please dont listen to this guy... he's lacking the necessary knowledge to discuss this issue and provide advice...

http://www.lgwnorcal.com/articles/index.html#null is a great place to go to read about offsets...

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