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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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What would you do if this was your car?

I got these wheels cheap off craigslist. Guy had them on an 87 camaro and said bolt pattern is 4.75, but it's probably 120mm because i've never seen this style in 4.75. With these on the front the car looks like a 4x4. Should I put on taller tires? Whats on there now is a 35 so should I put on a 55? Or should I lower the car to get rid of that fender to tire gap? Looking for some feedback. Thanks for looking.

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

if its not the correct bolt pattern, i would sell them. no point putting more money in them. JMO.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

They look kinda like "HP Racing Evo" wheels. Look those up and see if they're the same since the pictures arent real obvious. The HP Racing wheels Im pretty sure are 5x4.75, but I wouldnt put money on it. they were real popular for a while.

You can tell if the bolt pattern is off if you center teh wheel on the hub and look. It's not huge but it's obvious. They can be re-drilled for the correct bolt pattern if you are willing to buy a few hand tools and take the time to do it.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

You should post more pics. It's hard to really have an opinion with the posted picture.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

I'd have to see more pics. Maybe a few full side shots of the car.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

At the minimum, they need a taller tire. What's the tire size on there now? I'd shoot for a 26" tall tire or maybe even more since it looks like you're not lowered much.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

I can't get a side shot right now because the rear just barely hit the bump stop i'm guessing it is? So i'll get spacers. The front tire is 235/35/19. Car is stock ride height
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

How wide are the wheels? BFG makes those KDW's in 245/40-19 (which is a pretty tall tire but doable) or a 255/35-19.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

They are Prob. the right bolt patter or a bmw patten.

I like the style. Id lower the car 1.5inches and get a different tire ones those are wore out.
As said Deff. need some good pic's.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Re: What would you do if this was your car?

The ones I found online were either 120 or 120.65. The rears are 19x10. I have a question about spacers. If I got 1 inch spacers wouldn't the stock studs have to be cut? I'd rather not do that so what thickness would be okay? Whatever the stud length is would be the width I need?

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