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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Guys I am going to get those cheap wheels from Western Auto I think their brand is Indy wheels, I want them on 15 or 16 inch. So that I can put wider tires on my car at least 215/50/16. But I need to know what is the offset that will fit. Thanks.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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Panasport recommends 33 offset. I just bought a set of 15 X 7 wheels at 35 offset, and they seem to fit OK (the car's still on jackstands).
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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BTW -- the info I gave you is for a GSL-SE. If your car's not an -SE, the offset is different -- although I don't know what it is. Have you tried a search? This topic comes up often.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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BTW -- the info I gave you is for a GSL-SE. If your car's not an -SE, the offset is different -- although I don't know what it is. Have you tried a search? This topic comes up often.
Yes my car is a GLS-SE the bolt pattern is 4-114 I did search but, didnt find anything...
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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pics?
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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there most definitly is lots of infor on wheels and sizes as per what will fit and what won't but I have yet to come across anything that specifies proper wheel offset...what we need is someone who knows for sure and makes a wheel fitment guide with size of wheel, width that will fit, and offset...the thing that has stopped me from buying any wheels is I just don't know what offset I need
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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pics?
This is my car note the hood is missing I am in the process of swaping the 12A for a 13BT, its almost complete I want new and wider tires so it has more grip. I need it I have a big turbo and front mount intercooler hp will be around 300.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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nice car!
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by elwood
Panasport recommends 33 offset. I just bought a set of 15 X 7 wheels at 35 offset, and they seem to fit OK (the car's still on jackstands).

Hey elwood,
Do you have pics of the Panasports that you can post to see how much of a lip they have as well as how the fit on your SE...
Thanks
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Anyone heard of arospeed wheels I like the RSGT model and they come from 15-18 inch I was thinking of a 16inch rim any sugestions..
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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i have 17s on my 83 right now which im lookin to sell they also have new tires on them.
i had some parts disappear and i need to get my car running again. i am posting pics now
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Where did you get the oil cap with the old logo on it?
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Where did you get the oil cap with the old logo on it?
On a local mazda dealer here in Puerto Rico. But I have seen it on ebay..
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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Hook a brutha up :P
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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nice car, but u might want to clean the alt up alittle bit. wire wheel on a drill works pretty good.
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