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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 04:32 AM
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whats the WIDEST rims we can fit under out cars?

subjects says it all really. im debating between some weld 15x12s *$120 each* or Zr1 17x11 *$300 each. i know with the 17s ill need a spacer.. but how wide can we get??
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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i think 11" is the widest you can get and that may require some fenderwell modifications. You could go wider, if you want the rims sticking 2" out past the fender.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 08:53 AM
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I have 17X11 that did require some fenderwell "massaging"-meaning BF Hammer! 15X12 is pushing it without mini tubbing it.
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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15x10
17x11 with a 4th gen rear and lots of backspacing will let it look alright
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 02:07 AM
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With 15x10, how much back spacing would be needed?

Ron
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 07:15 AM
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i have 15x10's on the back with 275/60's with stock backspacing and so far i've had nothing but trouble, if i hid a big bump the lip of the fender digs into the sidewall of the tire and is starting to put some pretty deep cuts in em.. eventually gonna have a blow out if i dont figure it out....
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by ronterry
With 15x10, how much back spacing would be needed?

Ron
5.5" of backspacing
you are going to have to get rid of the bump stop
you are going to have to be handy with a BFH (big ****ing hammer )
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