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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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will these wheels fit on my car?

4.25 Rear Spacing, 5 on 4.5, 4.75, 5'' Multi Bolt Patterns ....
is the rear spacing correct?
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Well it depends on the width of the rim.


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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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wellt hose are for 15 x 8

but my freind told me he has a pair of 15 x 7...do you think those would look good on my car, or are teh rims to small?
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Well stock your car came with 15x7's or 16x8's...
the correct lug spacing is 5 on 4.75"
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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well i have the WS6 package and i think that came with 16 x 8 right?
so would the 15 x 7's fit?
and how would they look?
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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If the car has WS6 it should have the 16x8's... but, the 15's will fit and will look just fine.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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They'll fit, but your handling will definately suffer.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 05:00 PM
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how will my handling suffer if i change the rim size, im keeping the same width tire, the only diff. i can see is that the rim will be and inchor so smaller and the tire will be that extra inch bigger
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Old Feb 4, 2002 | 01:09 AM
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The sidewalls are much stiffer on 16" tires than on 15" tires, plus the 16s are wider (8" vs. 7" wheels). Therefore there will be much more play and less traction in 15" tire leading to a reduction in cornering ability.

If your suspension and steering components are worn though, you may notice less wandering with the 15" tires in straight line driving (especially on rutted roads) due to the narrower tires. If everything is in good shape there really shouldn't be much difference in straight line handling.
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