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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 05:17 AM
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Just wanted to double check

Hey all, I know very little about anything in this section so I figured I'd ask
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/are-105m7861b

Will these work? Also have them in 18s. If they will and suggestions on tire sizes? And 17 vs 18?
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Re: Just wanted to double check

Yes they will fit. 1894's of the same backspacing and width will also work. With both sizes a 9.5 will fit the rear with 5.25" or so of backspacing.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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Ok, I was going to see if I could get a wider one for the rear maybe even try 17s front 18s rear but idk.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Re: Just wanted to double check

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Ok, I was going to see if I could get a wider one for the rear maybe even try 17s front 18s rear but idk.
If you can fit a 9.5" all around - which it seems will work, go for that.

Staggering, while theoretically cool and visually appealing (to some) will limit the maximum handling and braking of a 3rd gen.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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Kinda what I was thinking. Just going from 16s to 17s opens up a lot more options as far as tires go so I think I'm just going to stick with that. So 5.25 back spacing for front and back for the 9.5 wheels?
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Re: Just wanted to double check

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Kinda what I was thinking. Just going from 16s to 17s opens up a lot more options as far as tires go so I think I'm just going to stick with that. So 5.25 back spacing for front and back for the 9.5 wheels?
Yes, 17" opens up many more tire options than 16" - and you still get a decent sidewall (and ride).

A 275-40-17 on a 9.5" wheel (with 5.25" BS) will fit perfectly, look agressive, and bring the car's handling and braking up a level or two.
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Awesome. Thanks for the advice! When it comes to wheels and tires I'm clueless.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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Ok, i think i have a deal on my wheels right now and i want to be 100% sure before i drop this cash and sell my wheels.

17x8s Fronts 4.5'' backspacing

17x9.5 Rears 5.25 backspacing

and of course bolt pattern is 5x4.75

Thanks again and i understand its already been asked i just wanna be clear
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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On a side not I can't even the find the wheels in 9.5 with 5.25 bs in black let alone. Would the 8in wide really be that bad?
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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look up vision legend 5 141 wheels in black. they make a 17x9 with 5" backspacing. a 275/40/17 will fit it and look about the same.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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Theyre not to bad. If i stay with the 17x8's i think im going to grab

http://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts...8834/overview/

As long as they work. Im still finishing up my 5.3 swap and im only going to be getting 500 for my stock gta wheels. So im in a budget and i think ill be ok with the 8's.
Happen to have a recommended tire size for them? Also plese double check the specs out. They are pretty similar but just a bit different.
Thanks again because im clueless when it comes to wheels and tires.

Also im open to suggestions on wheels. I prefer black with a lip right around the 150 ea range is about where im at.

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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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the vision wheels are not expensive. they make the summit brand legend wheels. just wish summit carried them in black instead of only grey and chrome.
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