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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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i just ordered the 18x9" deep dish chrome bullitts for my 05 gt. the quality is great, they look amazing......but they only clear my brake calipers by a couple millimeters at best. is this how they fit on all??? is it safe??? do i need spacers?? the guys at the shop said as long as it clears, there's no problem, but i'm a bit skeptical....
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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It's all good I sent you a pm.No worries.
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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My stock 18" bullets are the same. No worries mate!
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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with 14's and 18x9 same here. about 3mm clearance. i'm kinda worried about a rock or something getting stuck in between... what happens if it does anyway?
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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It's normal....no need to worry. If you look at a V6 with stock wheels, you'll see clearance is probably even closer than what your new wheels are. My wife has a v6 and looking at the wheels, you would be lucky to slide a fingernail thickness between the wheel and the caliper.
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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A couple of mills is all you need. Enjoy!
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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thanks guys!!
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