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3rd. Gen. Rims on a 2nd. Gen.

Old Mar 4, 2001 | 10:04 PM
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3rd. Gen. Rims on a 2nd. Gen.

I just bought some 3rd. gen. rims to put on my second gen for autocross.
What size tires do I need?
Also, I know i need spacers. How wide?
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Old Mar 4, 2001 | 10:31 PM
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i'm not sure about tires, but i think u can fit 245's on there with 25mm spacers. i'll be doing the same thing in like april or may

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Old Mar 6, 2001 | 09:15 PM
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Erik's gettin mine! YEE HA! Now if I can just get a phat hookup on the wheels I want.

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Old Mar 7, 2001 | 06:11 PM
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Auto'xing with 25mm spacers is definently not recommended. It is very strenuous on the wheel studs and bearings...you will need to get new studs that are longer also.

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Old Mar 7, 2001 | 11:18 PM
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No way the 245's gonna fit up front without MAJOR fender work...


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Old Mar 15, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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ive got the spacers and 225 just barely fit on the front. 245s would fit on the rear though.
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 09:55 PM
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nah as long as you get good spacers and studs they fit fine i dont have any rubbing even in really hard cornering. Heres a pic.




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