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Old 07-16-2012 | 07:00 PM
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wheel offsets?

im looking at aftermarket wheels for my bird and i was just wondering what wheel offset is best or works or dose not
Old 07-16-2012 | 07:30 PM
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Re: wheel offsets?

I would also like to know were I might get two steel wheels for my 83. The widest possible for a 10" to 12" tire. Sorry for hitching on to your post maybe we can both learn.
Old 07-16-2012 | 07:40 PM
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Re: wheel offsets?

You guys really shoulda started by reading the thread at the top of this Forum.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...er-wanted.html
Old 07-17-2012 | 08:34 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

what size wheels are you looking for and what type?
Old 07-17-2012 | 08:38 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

14"x9"-12" steel Rally style rims. Thanks for asking.
Old 07-17-2012 | 08:42 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

how bout like 15 or 16 inches in diameter?
Old 07-17-2012 | 04:53 PM
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Re: wheel offsets?

Maybe 15" and I just need two the only thing is money is tight, but still looking.
Old 07-18-2012 | 08:56 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

You don't want 14" wheels - limited choices in sizes and tires, plus the largest brakes you can fit are going to be about 11" or stock size.
Old 07-18-2012 | 09:00 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

Could I fit 15"x12" into the rear fender wells?
Old 07-18-2012 | 09:12 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

Originally Posted by Edwardgp
Could I fit 15"x12" into the rear fender wells?
Yes. And READ the link I already gave you.
Old 07-18-2012 | 09:54 AM
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Re: wheel offsets?

I learned tons by reading the link and others like it above. I ended up going with 0 offset all the way around and 9" wide rims. I have 285's (11") tires on the rear with no fitment issues and the tire I went with is an inch taller than stock. You could get away with a little bit of an offset to tuck in the rears a little, but mine go right to the edge where I think it should be.
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