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18x7.5 45mm offset and 5.96" backspace, Can I make this fit

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Old 11-29-2005, 05:15 PM
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Default 18x7.5 45mm offset and 5.96" backspace, Can I make this fit
With a 10mm spacer by chance? i know that Stock is around 35mmish, not sure, but what about the backspacing? Can this be done? Thanks in advance.

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stock rims are 17*7.5 with 45mm offset
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Default What is the backspacing on them?
that's the only thing that im concerned about
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i don't know what the heck you're talking about...
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Default The distance from the mounting flange, to the innermost part of the rim
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

Check that out for some help. I think this might actually fit, if it clear's the damn brakes.
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Why would you run 7.5" wide wheels if you are upgrading?
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Default That is the size the company offer's on the Wheel I am looking at.
I wouldnt mind going to an 8 or larger, but Im not positive on what I want.. So many options.
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Default 18 x 7.5 with a 45 mm offset = 5.53" backspace. The numbers are wrong.
Try the math again.
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What wheel are you looking at? I have like 4 sets of wheels for sale and am in Vegas
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I am looking at all types, can you just give me a list of the 4 and ill look aroound the internet for pics? thanks man
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