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Whatcha think ?

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I like the wheels, but do you think I need spacers for the back ? I've got 5 and 15mm.

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that looks really good Jan , but i'd get those 15mm spacers on

now don't go curbing those wheels [-X
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get the spacers on mate :thumleft:
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deffo put the spacers on :thumleft:
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yeah... I think you're right..
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Post by uglee »

What size tyres are they on what size rim?

Not sure if it's a trick of the camera, but the rear tyres look quite stretched making it look less flush than it actually is?

If it's not a trick of the camera, definitly get spacers on there.
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Don't forget you'll need extended studs for 15mm spacers, and also a pair of hubcentric spacers.
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Those wheels are bloody lovely, what are they?
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Rear Tyres are 235/40/17's on a 9j rim

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=151390

being an offset of 43 they do indeed look better with 15mm spacers fitted
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wheels look awesome, I didn't trust the local autocentre enough to mess around with the wheel lugs and spacers - the guy didn't realise the wheels were different widths and were designed to go on front/rear in a specific order until i pointed that out :shock: So for this week I can deal with the looks but nothing is rubbing :clap:
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Excellent.
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I'll give you a call tomorrow Luke - I've got a LCD here with your name on it!
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Holy xxxx that's a bit of a coincidence!
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put standard alloys on they will fk ur handling up! otherwise nt bad 4 standatd tubby!
why photo in rain?
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turbotrouble wrote:put standard alloys on they will fk ur handling up! otherwise nt bad 4 standatd tubby!
why photo in rain?


while i realize that bigger wheels have effect on handling and comfort I must say at the everyday speeds on local roads it hardly will have difference - why so many people drive around on 17 and bigger wheels :lol:

why in the rain ? well I asked it to stop, but nada.
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Looks perfect. You don't need any spacers. :clap:
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What are the wheels buddy?
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They are Lenso D1R's.
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fair retort :wink:

any fun mods under hood?
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kayjay0_7 wrote:that looks really good Jan , but i'd get those 15mm spacers on

now don't go curbing those wheels [-X



...already curbed one. So p**d off at the super high curbs everywhere. I'd imagine this will be a pain to repair. GFDSJHD(*Q)&@YIH#IURKGBHIUY$EGT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also think 235 on a 9 inch rim is way too narrow - I will go 255 next time.


sooo...who knows a company that will repair this ? :oops:

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