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How Do I Know Which Rim's Need Spacers???

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 09:46 PM
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How Do I Know Which Rim's Need Spacers???

Can someone please tell me how to know if a rim needs spacers or not to fit on my car?? Is there a certain size or anything? Or what? I want some nice looking 16 or 17 inch rims. Thanks Guys.

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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 07:19 AM
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 07:34 AM
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If the wheels come from a 93 or up F-body you'll need spacers.
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 08:43 AM
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Almost ALL aftermarket wheels will require
spacerers. Reason; GM screwed up Front & Rear back spacing on 82-92 Camaro/Firebird's.
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 12:24 PM
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Dang... well what kind of backspacing do I need to look for?

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'91 Camaro RS 3.1L V6
4th Gen Seats, Sony Xplod CD Player, DJ Sexay's Kicks Panels with a Polk Audio 6½" Comp Set, 2 RF Punch 12's, RF Punch Amp 100.2, Coustic 360W Amp.
Soon to come, New Rims, New Rear Tires, Paint Job, Interior Color Change.


http://www.geocities.com/adidaspredator21/index.html
**Got the new door on... gettin car painted in about a month or two...**
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