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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Hey guys I'm looking at some new wheels and coilovers for my lude.. I'm gettin megan coilover, but my real question is could I fit 17x9 sportmax 962's on my prelude without rubbing? Would I need spacers? Please I need help!!! Bad!!!
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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what's the offset
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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17's!?! dude this isnt the fast and the furious. Stick with at most 16's or 15s
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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No. No. No. No.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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+35 offset
i have 17 inch 5zigen fireball's atm... i want to mix it up a bit.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Look for something smaller.

17x7.5 is about the biggest you're going to pull off without needing all sorts of mods.

However, you should buy wheels that fit the car, instead of trying to make the car fit the wheels.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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I believe that mine right now are 17x8 but would 16x8 work better.. I was also thinking about participating in some autocross events as well... I new to the car scene so I'm trying to learn as much and as quick as I can.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Easiest way to learn is to use the Search button.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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...ok
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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hahaha 16s man. 16's!
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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could i fit the sportmax 002 16x8?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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That depends on the tire. Why are you not searching?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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225/45/16
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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alright ive been searching and i think im going to rock the sportmax 002 15x8 with a 195/50/15 tire hows that sound?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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so...are you looking for wheels for auotx or just for looks? stretching 195 on a 8" isnt going give much grip and plus sportmax wheels are heavy.

195 on a 15x8 depending on offset will clear rear fenders but not too sure about front
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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good!!!! 15 or 16's
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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i would like to try auto x... but im on a budget and the sportsmax were really cheap.. do you have other rims in mind? what tires would you run on 15's?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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one of my fireballs has a real bad bend in it from the previous owner.. so i thought it would be a good idea to get something else for auto x
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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haha thanks blue for the info... i look into something else
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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ok cool ill find out then hit u up!
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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4th gens are 4x114
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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i have 19's Tsw on my 95 Lude
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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I had 17x8's on my 5th gen with Megan Lowering springs and I had to roll my fenders because they were rubbing ALOT.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Hmm... anymore sugestions guys???
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