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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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third to fourth gen wheels

I am going to a set of 4thgen 16x8 5 spoke wheels and I was wondering what size spacers I need to use these. I have drum rear end. I would go about measuring my offset but the car did not come with factory wheels. Also, where is a good spot to get a good set of wheel spacers.


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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Re: third to fourth gen wheels

well i was told 2 in front and back but then some one said they needed bigger on the rear. mine are in the mail and i have drums on the rear, so if you can wait a while ill be able to tell you 1st hand. If you look at my post most people say they only needed 2in i think it was just 1 guy who said he needed bigger.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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Re: third to fourth gen wheels

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well i was told 2 in front and back but then some one said they needed bigger on the rear. mine are in the mail and i have drums on the rear, so if you can wait a while ill be able to tell you 1st hand. If you look at my post most people say they only needed 2in i think it was just 1 guy who said he needed bigger.
I have heard only 2 inch in the rear, but let me know.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Re: third to fourth gen wheels

im assuming you dont have the tires yet but i can tell you they wont fit without spacers as i cant put them on. the tires hits the strut befor you can bolt it on.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Re: third to fourth gen wheels

I used 2 in. front and rear and mine fit great. The looked stock.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Re: third to fourth gen wheels

they look good but the bump stop will need removed and i think im going to pound the wheel well a little to be safe.
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