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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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I bought some wheels for my 85 Mazda RX7 GSL SE 4x114, 17 x 7.5 offset 42mm Bore 73 my car is in the shop getting an engine rebuild and I got the rims now I'm kind of worried if they wil not
7l fit any recommendation can anybody help me kill me
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:44 PM
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Will probably want a 10mm spacer to get to the ideal +33 offset.
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 11:05 PM
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Will probably want a 10mm spacer to get to the ideal +33 offset.
any recommendation where I can find them
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 11:22 PM
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Look at Autozone,happened to notice selection of wheel spacers in the chrome lug nut section last time i was in there. All their stores have same stock.
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GSLSEforme
Look at Autozone,happened to notice selection of wheel spacers in the chrome lug nut section last time i was in there. All their stores have same stock.
thank you very much I really appreciate it
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 10:55 PM
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Your wheel stud centers are 4 x 114.3 mm. You can use a 4 x4.5" spacer,very close in dimension.
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 04:18 AM
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If you decide to go the spacer route (I'd try the wheels with and w/o the spacers to see if you really need to use them), I recommend using the shank type lug nuts that will grab more of the stud than the normal acorn. They come in various styles and lengths.

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