17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
05-09-2008, 01:14 PM
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17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
Alright guys so I purchased a 5 lug/brake conversion kit and it looks like the spindles that came with the kit are 96-98 and the wheels that I have are 17x8 up front with an offset of 26mm and the backspace is 5.11in. Do you think these wheels will stick out too far, or should I just ditch these and buy the correct 94-95 spindles? Any thoughts and opinions are appreciated 
05-09-2008, 02:52 PM
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RE: 17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
I have '97 spindles on mine. They don't stick out as much as you might think. Anyone who would be looking wouldn't know the difference. Although I personally notice the difference and its starting to get on my nerves. I'd say if you have the chance to get the 94/95 then go for it. I only had a choice for the 97's but have been sorta keeping my eye out.
05-09-2008, 03:18 PM
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RE: 17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
If you want I can take some pictures, my wheels are 17x9's all the way around, I don't know the backspacing or offset at all though. I'll brb it'll give me a reason to pull the car out and use my new camera phone.
05-09-2008, 03:44 PM
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RE: 17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
17x9's all the way around unknown backspace and offset
275/40/17's in the back
245/45/17's in the front
Nitto 555 Extremes
The back tires havesomething like a half inch spacer on them. Without the spacer they tuck way in, I didn't like the tires tucked in like they were so I leave the spacer on. I think it looks better that way, my preference.
Hope that's enough info for you, hope it helps.
275/40/17's in the back
245/45/17's in the front
Nitto 555 Extremes
The back tires havesomething like a half inch spacer on them. Without the spacer they tuck way in, I didn't like the tires tucked in like they were so I leave the spacer on. I think it looks better that way, my preference.
Hope that's enough info for you, hope it helps.
05-10-2008, 03:56 AM
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RE: 17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
Yea I went to PIR a couple weeks ago about. I ran good MPH, it was around what what my brother predicted when we built my motor. ET wasn't there though, no traction. I ended up with 13.7 @ 105. Man vancouver to clackamas everyday in your car? Mine sucks on gas, I can't imagine that yours would be better, its getting to expensive to drive this thing now haha.
I used take 205 all the way to Division, cause I was seeinga girlthat lived there, maybe you've seen me driving aroundbefore? or did you just see one of my other threads and figured I lived around here?
I used take 205 all the way to Division, cause I was seeinga girlthat lived there, maybe you've seen me driving aroundbefore? or did you just see one of my other threads and figured I lived around here?
05-10-2008, 09:45 AM
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RE: 17x8 wheels 96-98 spindle
u guys are saying u go to pir is that
pir=portland international raceway or
pir=pacific international raceway (in kent area?)
just curious as i will be going to the pir in kent here in a month or so?
pir=portland international raceway or
pir=pacific international raceway (in kent area?)
just curious as i will be going to the pir in kent here in a month or so?