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Post by taistorm on May 27, 2010 19:34:59 GMT 12
Ok so im looking at getting some rims for the beast, im not the smartest when it comes to offsets and what not and dont wana have to go and buy a set of spacers because i Barry Whiteed up on getting the correct offset having the wheels rubbing on the strut (like on my mirage  ) so can u guys help me out. am looking at these two.. www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=291424059I'd have to wait awhile until i can afford tyres but chur, am a fan of modgies. and www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=291886300id polish the lip and either paint the centre gold/black or a dark grey. would either of these fit accordingly? chur |
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Post by taistorm on May 27, 2010 19:50:30 GMT 12
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Post by gemininja on May 27, 2010 19:59:38 GMT 12
those modgies are sick. ill sell you 175/65 13 tyres, 99% new. fooor... $80 each. i paid $130 each for them earlyer this year. perhaps $80 + whatever i get charged to remove them from the rims. or $600 for rims and tyres www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=292522606 |
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Post by misdablack on May 27, 2010 20:08:05 GMT 12
modgies!?!?! noooooooo! haha bbs's would look good on a chevette. modgies have been done to death & that shine doesnt last bro
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Post by gemininja on May 27, 2010 20:11:35 GMT 12
modgies win.
those bbs are nice, but the offset looks pretty average (and my tyres wont fit them hahaha)
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Post by taistorm on May 27, 2010 20:46:30 GMT 12
yea i know that modgies have been overdone ay but still ya know. but what about offsets and shiz. what would the tolerance be for a chevette?
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Post by misdablack on May 27, 2010 21:09:48 GMT 12
really depends what ur going for
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Post by mikuni on May 27, 2010 21:20:40 GMT 12
Sh*t those are cool. They should fit. Remember, you are playing with low wheel widths so offset tolerance doesn't matter too much. Front wheel drives are a whole different story because the wheel hubs are much further out. The other thing about the Mirage that doesn't matter with the Chevette is the mcpherson strut setup. That leaves a bit strut and spring cup to get in the way of the wheel, where as the Chevette double wishbone setup means theres only the shock to get in the way, which isn't too bad. I'm had 7 inch +40 on my car before and it was fine, so I can guaranty that the Mahls atleast will fit. I also have 7 inch +26 on my car at the moment and its very low and they are fine. And my 8 inch +5 steels nearly fit. |
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Post by taistorm on May 27, 2010 21:20:46 GMT 12
something that will fit choice as  not too fussed if i have to flare the guards tho |
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Post by gordo on May 27, 2010 23:12:41 GMT 12
You're going to have to have a good think about the wheel size, and particularely width, that you want to run.
Other important factor is the front suspension droop - how far the suspension extends when it's jacked up.
With the stock length damper, you'll get light to medium rubbing with a 6" 40ET rim - 196s need 5mm spacers. If you're running additional negative there will be more interference,
That said, if you use short dampers, interference will be much less of a problem, as it's only at the lowest positions that it's a real issue - that's why Brad can run 7" at 40ET - obviously the tyre section width also has an affect!
If you have the time and money, I wouldn't start looking for specific rims until you have the suspension you want sorted out. Then you can work out clearances - for reference, the stock Chevette wheel is 5" with a 37mm offset.
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Post by gordo on May 27, 2010 23:24:16 GMT 12
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Post by mikuni on May 28, 2010 17:05:32 GMT 12
above ^  14x6, 4x100, 38 offset. They look the part on a mk1 golf. I think they'd look great on a Shove too. I have something quite similar that I will probably use soon.  edit: damn I tried to host the images because you have to login to view but its not working. Ohwell.. |
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Post by gordo on May 28, 2010 18:37:56 GMT 12
above ^ 14x6, 4x100, 38 offset. They look the part on a mk1 golf. I think they'd look great on a Shove too. I have something quite similar that I will probably use soon. edit: damn I tried to host the images because you have to login to view but its not working. Ohwell.. Yeah, sometimes you can find a usable link in the image properties - but not this time. |
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) so can u guys help me out.
not too fussed if i have to flare the guards tho