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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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what size spacers?

Ok, im looking at these wheels, http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Corvette-...-p5939468.html its the best price for these wheels that i have found. im in love with these wheels. i heard that a person would need 2 in. spacers all the way around. i was just wondering if that was true or if its different with these, and with these spacers, would these rub my fender/frame etc. and if anyone has these specific wheels, can you post a pic
thx, jared
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Re: what size spacers?

im pretty sure that 2 inch is all you need. i have 2 inch spacers on mine and my rims are 16x9.5 with a 52mm backspacing
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Re: what size spacers?

do they rub at all.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Re: what size spacers?

no they dont. i have pretty wide tires in the front so im going with a lower profile there so when i lower the car ill have no issues
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Re: what size spacers?

does anyone have a site that i can buy spacers at. i cant seem to find any online.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Re: what size spacers?

I have the 18"\19" version of these... You should be fine with 2", but 2.5" wouldn't hurt... BTW, ebay has all your spacer needs... haha
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Re: what size spacers?

Originally Posted by C-Titan
I have the 18"\19" version of these... You should be fine with 2", but 2.5" wouldn't hurt... BTW, ebay has all your spacer needs... haha
Ebay is a great place to find spacers. BUT make sure you get billet, NOT cast. Also get the hubcentric style ( the center of the hub fits the center of the spacer ) Hope this helps, Dean
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Re: what size spacers?

2" will work fine. That is what i am using to fit 4th gen wheels on my 3rd gen.
Am using some Skulte Billet BOLT ON ADAPTERS. I purchased these some years ago and have since replaced the rear end with a 4th gen.

I have a couple of the same adapters in 2.25" which would be great for really wide tires on the back that i would gladly sell. I purchased them directly from Skulte for $150. Make me an offer.

Their website...
http://www.skulte.com/
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