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Old Aug 9, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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I never had to trim or relocate anything in the rear. I wonder what's different.
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I never had to trim or relocate anything in the rear. I wonder what's different.
offset and or tire sizes?
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Pics would be great
Im going to look into the bolt relocate and trimming now
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob_STI_PNW
offset and or tire sizes?
+27, 255 Hankook v12.
fenders were rolled and pulled from previous wheels. Stock alignment, I believe. Never relocated a bolt or otherwise modified the car.
Looking for pictures, but it was long ago...
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+27, 255 Hankook v12.
fenders were rolled and pulled from previous wheels. Stock alignment, I believe. Never relocated a bolt or otherwise modified the car.
Looking for pictures, but it was long ago...
That'd be great

bolt relocate doesnt seem to hard I have a dremel and drill....


Im also stock height lol
not about that low life yet
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob_STI_PNW
That'd be great

bolt relocate doesnt seem to hard I have a dremel and drill....


Im also stock height lol
not about that low life yet
Heres a pic of how mine was done if needed


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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob_STI_PNW
That'd be great

bolt relocate doesnt seem to hard I have a dremel and drill....


Im also stock height lol
not about that low life yet
I was lowered on Espelir springs.
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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I think how previous owner got around it was running 245s

Ill do everything right though lol

Just need to find some tires that dont break the bank, as my stockers have some nice meaty tires on them as well, if I wanted to drag, id probably just slap those back on
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob_STI_PNW
I think how previous owner got around it was running 245s
...or 255s.
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 01:05 PM
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Little confused then, 255s would require pull and roll, along with bolt relocate right?

I was saying I think how the previous owner got around that was running 245s
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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As I posted above:

1. I had the same wheels with 255 tires.
2. I believe the alignment was stock.
3. Rear fenders were rolled and pulled from previous wheel/tire
4. These fit the rears just fine.
5. I never had to relocate any bolts/cut/rivet anything but:
6. I was only lowered on Espelir springs. Lower than stock, but not slammed.

When you say, "I was saying I think how the previous owner got around that was running 245s" are you meaning he didn't roll the rear fenders? a 245 is way too narrow and looks silly unless you really like the stretched look.

Also, like I may have said before: You can run a streched tire (245) and "hella camber" and they would probably fit a LOT easier.
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Originally Posted by kaj
As I posted above:

1. I had the same wheels with 255 tires.
2. I believe the alignment was stock.
3. Rear fenders were rolled and pulled from previous wheel/tire
4. These fit the rears just fine.
5. I never had to relocate any bolts/cut/rivet anything but:
6. I was only lowered on Espelir springs. Lower than stock, but not slammed.

When you say, "I was saying I think how the previous owner got around that was running 245s" are you meaning he didn't roll the rear fenders? a 245 is way too narrow and looks silly unless you really like the stretched look.

Also, like I may have said before: You can run a streched tire (245) and "hella camber" and they would probably fit a LOT easier.
yeah that is what I was saying

He told me he didnt need to do anything but put 'rear' spacers on, which I found out was wrong lol

Shouldnt have taken his word on anything
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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I hear that. Buying used stuff is always dicey. I was shopping turbos and actually ended up buying the one with "highest mileage". I say that because two of the others were claimed to be super low, but didn't like it. Seeing how there is no way to verify mileage...
When someone claims super-low mileage, with no way to verify, and the part looks wrecked... yeah. I'm going with another LOL. A lot of people will say anything to sell a part and I've been on the wrong end of a scam. I don't take chances, any more. Buying new solves all that, when I can.
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 01:57 PM
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I hear that. Buying used stuff is always dicey. I was shopping turbos and actually ended up buying the one with "highest mileage". I say that because two of the others were claimed to be super low, but didn't like it. Seeing how there is no way to verify mileage...
When someone claims super-low mileage, with no way to verify, and the part looks wrecked... yeah. I'm going with another LOL. A lot of people will say anything to sell a part and I've been on the wrong end of a scam. I don't take chances, any more. Buying new solves all that, when I can.
yeah man, he tried to pull the 'you should have done your research on fitment'

dude you told me you didnt need anything and we have the same exact car, down to the year

Just petty is all
Then I find out from tons of people that he is sketch AF

Im sure the wheels are fine, he just didnt want to buy tires

Need to find me a set

Most likely going to daily these, and use the stock wheels as track as they have some nice summers on them

Might settle with all seasons for daily
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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When you rely on the seller for info, it's all sketchy LOL
Good news is they will fit with minimal work. Nice choice, too. These are my favorite daily wheels.
I've always wanted to get another set for this car.
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