Subject	my car doesn't seem to be cutting it that close w/ 18x9
Posted by	boileralum on September 24, 2004 at 11:07 AM
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In Reply To	I cannot speak of caliper clearance. posted by BigTDogg (MA) on September 24, 2004 at 10:56 AM
Message	+41 offset, which has only 0.104" more clearance than the 8.5 +50 wheel should, according to the tire/ wheel calculator I use. Should definitely be do-able w/ spacers and longer studs though, and I second the recommendation towards hubcentric spacers. Rule #1 - There's always a bastard! JRH(KY): for some reason, when I hear the word 'tranny' I think of transvestite before I do transmission. don't ask me why boileralum: FAGMO! ----------------------------------------- Bill (ImTheDevil): blah blah blah me: Just because you are covered in gasoline right now, doesn't mean you are right! ----------------------------------------- JRH (KY): I'm also using up a weekend this month for Indy and a weekend next month for the USGP. Throw in our trip to PA and GF is getting tired of my car habit. Boy I'm going to miss her :-D
Follow Ups	Nice deal on BBS LM wheels! But a couple of questions. - SadiqTT 10:26:19 09/24/04 I wodn't put wider than a 255 on them. You could use - boileralum 10:39:34 09/24/04 Re: I wodn't put wider than a 255 on them. You could use - SadiqTT 10:42:11 09/24/04 IMO, too narrow for a TT in the rear. - BigTDogg (MA) 10:42:12 09/24/04 Caliper clearance issues up front with that wheel? (n/m) - boileralum 10:52:48 09/24/04 I cannot speak of caliper clearance. - BigTDogg (MA) 10:56:49 09/24/04 my car doesn't seem to be cutting it that close w/ 18x9 - boileralum 11:07:39 09/24/04 damn, i really like those wheels and the price was perfect.. - SadiqTT 10:44:07 09/24/04 You could use spacers with longer studs if you have your - BigTDogg (MA) 10:47:03 09/24/04 idea on how much spacers and longer studs cost.. - SadiqTT 11:12:39 09/24/04 they arent true BBS wheels.....they are knock offs for 500 (n/m) - BooZted (Being painted) 11:30:50 09/24/04 How do you know? (n/m) - Rage (SoCal) 11:32:35 09/24/04 becuase real BBS LMs cost about $750 per wheel. (n/m) - SactoTodd 11:41:16 09/24/04 No crap... - Rage (SoCal) 11:52:59 09/24/04 They are knock offs, I've looked into them for beater wheels (n/m) - Zster (Big Red) 12:43:20 09/24/04 The auction clearly states "BBS LM style" (n/m) - Chip(GMS Racing) 13:03:16 09/24/04 strange...I See no auction link....*scratches head* - Rage (SoCal) 13:08:38 09/24/04 yea i know they cost around $800 per wheel for the ... - SadiqTT 11:58:36 09/24/04
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