Conquest Tsi rims on my FC problem
#1
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Conquest Tsi rims on my FC problem
Okay guys,
I recently performed the five lug conversion and was looking for some rims to fit. I found some good rims off of a late model Conquest. I'm using the 7"x16" w/18 offset up front and 8"x16" w/18 offset in back. I'm running 225 50s all around. The tire clearance is good and the rims look pimp, but the front rims don't clear the calipers. I was wondering if anyone has succesfully done this wheel installation, and what kind/size spacers did they use. Will this require me to replace my bolts?
I have looked at the Mr. Gasket spacers on Summit's site and the largest ones they have are 7/16ths. They're cheap at 12.95/pr.
If I do have to replace the studs, how difficult is it? Can I do it at home w/typical tools?
Thanks,
Rob
I recently performed the five lug conversion and was looking for some rims to fit. I found some good rims off of a late model Conquest. I'm using the 7"x16" w/18 offset up front and 8"x16" w/18 offset in back. I'm running 225 50s all around. The tire clearance is good and the rims look pimp, but the front rims don't clear the calipers. I was wondering if anyone has succesfully done this wheel installation, and what kind/size spacers did they use. Will this require me to replace my bolts?
I have looked at the Mr. Gasket spacers on Summit's site and the largest ones they have are 7/16ths. They're cheap at 12.95/pr.
If I do have to replace the studs, how difficult is it? Can I do it at home w/typical tools?
Thanks,
Rob
#2
Replacing studs is a bitch, i have done it on one of my 1st gens before..
But i did it with a pair of vice grips, and a hammer in a parking lot at a mall
Wheel spacers is generally a bad idea though. Will the back wheels fit on the front? Maybe you could just pick up another set of the rear wheels?
Just my $0.02 worth..
-Zach
But i did it with a pair of vice grips, and a hammer in a parking lot at a mall
Wheel spacers is generally a bad idea though. Will the back wheels fit on the front? Maybe you could just pick up another set of the rear wheels?
Just my $0.02 worth..
-Zach
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Originally posted by zyounker
Replacing studs is a bitch, i have done it on one of my 1st gens before..
But i did it with a pair of vice grips, and a hammer in a parking lot at a mall
Wheel spacers is generally a bad idea though. Will the back wheels fit on the front? Maybe you could just pick up another set of the rear wheels?
Just my $0.02 worth..
-Zach
Replacing studs is a bitch, i have done it on one of my 1st gens before..
But i did it with a pair of vice grips, and a hammer in a parking lot at a mall
Wheel spacers is generally a bad idea though. Will the back wheels fit on the front? Maybe you could just pick up another set of the rear wheels?
Just my $0.02 worth..
-Zach
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Well for one. These wheels will not work no matter what. The "Starquest" uses an extremely low offset.
You'll need something in the +35 range for those widths. As for spacers, those will have the opposite effect that you desire. Spacers only push the wheels out more.
It's a lost cause. Don't even waste your time unless you go widebody or something.
Rishie
You'll need something in the +35 range for those widths. As for spacers, those will have the opposite effect that you desire. Spacers only push the wheels out more.
It's a lost cause. Don't even waste your time unless you go widebody or something.
Rishie
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Originally posted by ARD T2
Well for one. These wheels will not work no matter what. The "Starquest" uses an extremely low offset.
You'll need something in the +35 range for those widths. As for spacers, those will have the opposite effect that you desire. Spacers only push the wheels out more.
It's a lost cause. Don't even waste your time unless you go widebody or something.
Rishie
Well for one. These wheels will not work no matter what. The "Starquest" uses an extremely low offset.
You'll need something in the +35 range for those widths. As for spacers, those will have the opposite effect that you desire. Spacers only push the wheels out more.
It's a lost cause. Don't even waste your time unless you go widebody or something.
Rishie
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Originally posted by Street King
Goblin can you PLEASE take a picture of your car with the Conquest rims. I gotta see this!
Goblin can you PLEASE take a picture of your car with the Conquest rims. I gotta see this!
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