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Old May 21, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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A little help guys

Well, I am graduating this weekend and my parents asked what they should get me for a graduation present. I decided I wanted them to chip in so I could get some new wheels for my car. I have the style decided, but need some help with sizes. I don't know what kind of offset and backspacing our cars need so I thoguht I'd ask you all if they would fit.

16x10 w/ 5 on 4.75, -24mm offset and 4 1/2" backspacing? Will that fit and if so will it rub?

If the 16's don't work I was looking at smaller 15's.
15x8 w/ 5 on 4.75, -30mm offset and 3 1/4" backspacing? Will these fit as well?

Thanks for any help guys

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Old May 21, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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get ronal firehawks , they are 17 x 9.5 the widdest tire you can get under a third gen without problems and they wont stick out .
they are allready set for thirdgens so you dont need to worry about backspacing. they are 1099 for 4

the other i was thinking about were chrome iros in 17 or 18 .
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Old May 21, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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Ok, so the 16x10's won't work. Will the offset and backspacing on the 15x8's work with our cars? I have already decided on which rims, just need to know how much offset and backspacing I need.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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why would you want a 15 inch rim? i have the 16s and i think they're too small!
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Old May 21, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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would you please explain what is wrong with a 15" wheel.

other than the fact that you prefer the large wheel look?
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Old May 21, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Yea, I know nobody goes with 15's anymore, but is there anybody who can help with with my question?
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