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5 lug conversion? why?

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Old 07-12-2006, 04:01 PM
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I did it for 13 inch front rotors
Why couldnt you get bigger rotors with the 5 lug???
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Old 07-12-2006, 09:55 PM
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I did it for 13 inch front rotors
Why couldnt you get bigger rotors with the 5 lug???
well, I went 5 lug! The 4 lug system is hard to get larger than 12 inches
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Old 07-12-2006, 09:57 PM
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5 lug has more aftermarket

better brakes, better rims

and there not all $500.. if u want a good deal keep looking

its not just gunna fall in ur lap
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:57 PM
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I would have to say the biggest reason why people convert is because of the wheel options you have with a 5 lug setup.
Yup, pretty much!!
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Old 07-13-2006, 03:11 AM
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So the whole..adapter kit 4 lug to 5 lug is a bad idea?? They say how "solid they are" and that your wheels would break before these things do....that a horribly bad idea??


Here's a Link to one
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