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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I need to get new rims and need help with sizes

I have an rhd FD and atm i have 18 inch tires (265) in the back and 145 in the front.

I am looking for these rims:

http://www.carmodifier.com/default.a...69&wheelID=963

http://www.spyncanada.com/pdf/spyderEvo.pdf

I need to know the FDs bolt pattern and what would fit for my car.

Any help is appreciated.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Just wanted to let you know, this is in the wrong forum.

Those are the same size as the stockers in terms of width, why don't you go wider? the 5x114.3 is the right pattern. Do you mean 245 or do you actually mean 145?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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5x114.3 is the bolt pattern.

None of those are wide enough in my opinion. What's your price range?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
5x114.3 is the bolt pattern.

None of those are wide enough in my opinion. What's your price range?
Yep, I was thinking that it wasn't wide enough too. Don't just buy the wheels for the lip and titanium finish, unless you're running a show car get something more practicle. Some Volk TE37s are nice =D
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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sorry yeah i meant 245 front. price range is 1500ish but realistically, the limit is higher. just dont want to go nuts.

Thx for confirming the bolt pattern. wat offset would u guys use for the rears on stock suspension and non wide fenders?
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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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The FD is a world class sportscar and deserves much wider, and / or Forged wheels.

Go try for some Enkei wheels or obviously i would recommend SSRs too.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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I appreciate the opinion but I like the look of the rims that are in the links I provided. How wide would you go if you were to get new rims and tires?
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Old May 31, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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8" is not bad for width. You definitely do not want to go any smaller than 8" as that's the stock width. Find whatever fits your tastes, use and wallet.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by secksmachine
I have an rhd FD and atm i have 18 inch tires (265) in the back and 145 in the front.

I am looking for these rims:

http://www.carmodifier.com/default.a...69&wheelID=963

http://www.spyncanada.com/pdf/spyderEvo.pdf

I need to know the FDs bolt pattern and what would fit for my car.

Any help is appreciated.

Dude do yourself a favor and do some research... those are the same ol' Taiwanese knockoffs you can get for 400 bucks for a whole set... search craigslist for stern st1 ...
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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From what Ive read, they are Canadian. I know of the sterns but I wanna give these a try.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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you wont fit the 265 on those wheels...
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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I hope you didn't get those rims. 8 width is a little small for fds. I am running 8.5 (245/40/18) in the front and 9.5 (265/35/18) in the rear (regamasters) and it fits perfect. Not very aggressive but clean.
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