S197 wheels on a new edge...
05-11-2009, 08:54 PM
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S197 wheels on a new edge...
I know they fit, but I hear you need spacers, any one know what size spacers? Spacers just in the rear yes? I has spacers already, I am hoping they will work without needing new spacers. I got in a fight with a curb and the curb won, now I needs new wheels.
05-11-2009, 09:14 PM
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This depends on the width of the wheels. I have seen 17"x8" S197 wheels on an SN95, but wheels were VERY inset. You can run spacers, but I don't recommend them to be over 1/2" wide myself. Even then, I recommend you install longer/stronger studs to support the wheel. I am NOT a fan of the spacers with a set of their own bolts.
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PS. Why do you want S197 wheels? Do you have a good deal lined up?
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PS. Why do you want S197 wheels? Do you have a good deal lined up?
05-11-2009, 11:06 PM
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I already have spacers, they were on the car when I bought it, makes the wheels fit better in the back, instead of wider wheels/tires, why they didnt just get wider wheels since they are aftermarket rims i havent the foggiest, originally i was going to get 18" black 03/04 cobras, but being i am not keeping the car for very long I am looking for the cheapest rout possible while not sacraficing style to make for an easier sale.
05-12-2009, 04:52 PM
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No I am still very much an OTard, I have been extremely busy lately with 2 jobs and trying to get the house done. Dam NoOb. lol
Most of the stock wheel set's I have seen have been 16's, I dont want to go down in size. Up to 18's or same size, but not down, I did think however of getting some cool 13" golt wire Daytons, wit sum 7" spacers ta kick dem wheels out wide yo!
Most of the stock wheel set's I have seen have been 16's, I dont want to go down in size. Up to 18's or same size, but not down, I did think however of getting some cool 13" golt wire Daytons, wit sum 7" spacers ta kick dem wheels out wide yo!
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06-22-2009, 10:14 PM
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So does anyone actually know what size spacers I need? Cause I got wheels from an 06' GT, Bullit style, and put them on. The rears look "ok" and the fronts look WAY to close! And I get a loud clacking noise when I make a hard right hand turn like something is hitting, so I stay away from hard right hand turns, but I needs to fix asap!
06-23-2009, 07:32 AM
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The back-space differential of an SN95 to S197 is approx. 3/4".
You would need a spacer of this thickness to run a 17"x9" S197 Bullit wheel on your ride and not look inset under fenders. Again, I think this is a bad idea and should not make safety second priority to $$$.
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You would need a spacer of this thickness to run a 17"x9" S197 Bullit wheel on your ride and not look inset under fenders. Again, I think this is a bad idea and should not make safety second priority to $$$.
Jazzer