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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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+43 Offset 18x7.5

Hey guys,

I just got kicked down, a brand new set of 5-Zigen, MK5 rims. Only problem is, it is a +43 offset, and stock is a +38. I was told, I can run a 10mm spacer, but that is a big *** spacer.

2 main questions:

1. will a 10mm spacer work

2. do I need to get my lug nuts extended

Thanks guys

P.S. I KNOW FOR A FACT, YOU GUYS ARE LAUGHING AT ME. AND I FEEL SO STUPID TO ASK, BUT YOU GUYS ARE THE EXPERTS :MITSU:
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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before i put a set of 7.5inch wide rims on my evo... i would sell them on ebay and possibly buy somthing else.....imho.....
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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they were free!

I am waiting for my new rims to come in a few months!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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so just make some loot and sell them on ebay
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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you are not helping me!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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dont have an answer for you sorry i was just giving my honest opinion on the subject.....
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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i KNOW!@
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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your going to have to get bigger lugs with that offset and a 10mm spacer, definitely not worth it IMO.

EDIT: opps i meant wheel studs

Last edited by JeffWels; Mar 22, 2004 at 04:25 PM.
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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i am not going to do it!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Why won't a 5mm spacer work?
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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Yeah, won't a 5mm spacer work?
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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****, sell em to me, if they'll fit a legend.
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Sell them and buy tires for your new rims coming in.
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