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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I run 18.5mm spacers on sustained 2.4g grip load. I don't recommend you do anything over a hub centric 5mm on your 5x100 as we shat the OE bearings on 5x114 with 10mm but we now don't run OEM bearings and it's solved it.
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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I run 18.5mm spacers on sustained 2.4g grip load. I don't recommend you do anything over a hub centric 5mm on your 5x100 as we shat the OE bearings on 5x114 with 10mm but we now don't run OEM bearings and it's solved it.
You also use them for a completely different purpose than him.
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+53 your tire shouldnt fit thats how tight of a gap it will be.
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Yup^ no more than 5mm... If you want flush, go flush (18x10's and coils) if not don't do it
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GST Motorsports
I run 18.5mm spacers on sustained 2.4g grip load. I don't recommend you do anything over a hub centric 5mm on your 5x100 as we shat the OE bearings on 5x114 with 10mm but we now don't run OEM bearings and it's solved it.
ill try 5mm spacers then, any recommendation on w/c brands i should get?
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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5mm will not make any aesthetic difference. Even something like a 3-5mm is totally pointless for you.
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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5mm will not make any aesthetic difference. Even something like a 3-5mm is totally pointless for you.
arright, wont even bother wasting cash on spacers & just save up on wheels!!!
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Why do you think you need 18x9 wheels? You know that this go against the 2 things you said you wanted right?
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You also use them for a completely different purpose than him.
I do? so your aware of what's on my street car I guess? Weird could have sworn only the guys here knew that!
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Why do you think you need 18x9 wheels? You know that this go against the 2 things you said you wanted right?
my badd, i was thinking about 16x8 or 17x9, wanna try keeping the car in stock height, might lower it 1" low but worried about the tires might rub, dont wanna roll fenders or slamm the car to the ground, wanna get a Rally look on it,
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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my badd, i was thinking about 16x8 or 17x9, wanna try keeping the car in stock height, might lower it 1" low but worried about the tires might rub, dont wanna roll fenders or slamm the car to the ground, wanna get a Rally look on it,
Research what tires are available in wider small diameter wheels as you tend to have limited options so look it up before buying!
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Rock these, we used them on the open car back in the day and hit some serious crap with them, they are stout!

Speedline Corse - wheel specialists in rally and race and alloy wheels
Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Rock these, we used them on the open car back in the day and hit some serious crap with them, they are stout!

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you guys carry these in stock, PM me on a price PLEASE!!!
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you guys carry these in stock, PM me on a price PLEASE!!!
No we don't, somewhere like Primitive or the like will be able to get them for you though!



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