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  • Thread starter Thread starter Cobrakid
  • Start date Start date Feb 1, 2004
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Cobrakid

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  • Feb 1, 2004
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hey guys,

I ordered a set of custom wheels (not going to mention name yet)

Anyway I wanted 17X8s in front, and 17.9.5s rear.
I am usuing 245/45/17s and 315/35/17s rear (they run smaller)

I got the wheels and the fronts stuck out of the fender 2 inches, and
the backs about an inch further than I wanted?????????
I was pissed, considering they were $1200 & took a month to get.

Apparently they had 5 3/4 backspacing???????

The fronts actually measure 9inched lip to lip, and the backs 10.

I sent them back, and the company is re-doing, but I am now
petrified they are going to be incorrect again.

I want the fronts tucked in the fender slightly.......more than stock, and
the backs (I fell) would look good even, similiar to stock.

Any advise.


thanks
 

missouri_guy197

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  • Feb 3, 2004
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How about telling us what company it is so we can steer clear or at least check it out first to make sure we don't have the same problem?
 
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Cobrakid

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  • Feb 3, 2004
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the company is fixing, I would rather not say what company it is
until after I have my new perfect wheels on the car....if you see what
I am saying.

I don't want to piss them off.......
 
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