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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Hi, guys, i know u cant put 4th gen rims on a 3rd gen. I know for sure they wont bolt up on the rear, but will 4th gen rims, bolt up fine on the front, thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 01:59 AM
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no you'll need at least 1.75" spacers for the front, and 2" for the back, unless you have a 4th gen rear
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Wrong, you need 2.25" spacers up front and 1.75" in the back (I think, not 100% sure on the rear spacer size)
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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maybe yoru right, i have the 2000 vette rims i thought they were the same size as the 2002 4th gen rims? and i am going with 1.75 in the front and they fit perfect, and i had 1.75 in the back and they were not enough, you need 2" to 2.25 in the REAR , this is for the 2000 vette rims i know...
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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i've just got the basic 16x8's, and i'm running 1.25" in the rear and 2.25" up front. i'd say check out www.skulte.com -- seems like he has a listing of the different offsets and mb the differences between 4th gen and vette wheels. but yeah, you definitely need spacers up front, reguardless.

-Pat
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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those are pretty expensive, any place to get the cheaper
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 01:51 AM
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Originally posted by DansZ87
those are pretty expensive, any place to get the cheaper
Don't sacrifice quality for price. There is a lot riding on these spacers. Skulte or Vette Brakes are the only ones I personally would trust on my car. I've got the Vette Brakes ones on my front, 2.25'.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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How can you tell where your spacers came from? My camaro came with salad shooters and spacers, and I would like to know if they are good quality before I go through all the expense of new tires and putting them back on.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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well,i really dont care about the quality as long as they will work, im low on money right know, i need just one pair for cheep, im putting a 4th gen rear, end my 87 Z
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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you will care when you snap the bolts and see your wheel pass you on the highway , lmao
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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Originally posted by DansZ87
well,i really dont care about the quality as long as they will work, im low on money right know, i need just one pair for cheep, im putting a 4th gen rear, end my 87 Z
Thats a **** poor attitude man... Save some money, your life may depend on it. If you are putting a 4th gen rear on, you dont need spacers for the rear with 4th gen wheels. Save the cash and buy the Skulte adapters.
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