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Old 01-03-2006, 04:28 PM
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I am tryin to find out what tires would look the best on some 17x8 wheels, i dont want rubber band...i need some meat. Also will a 4.50 bolt pattern fit on our cars?
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Old 01-03-2006, 04:56 PM
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5x4.5 is 5x114.3
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Old 01-03-2006, 04:58 PM
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hey off topic but do you have the GT rear bumper on your car, and if you do can you send me a pic of your exhaust, like how it sits in the bumper holes
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:06 PM
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it doesnt, the exhaust is made to sit up under the bumper and with gt bumper you have to get the pipes modified to fit the holes
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5x4.5 is 5x114.3
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:14 PM
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it doesnt, the exhaust is made to sit up under the bumper and with gt bumper you have to get the pipes modified to fit the holes
you cant modify the hangers?
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:33 PM
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the exhaust tips still have to come out farther to fit the gt bumper right
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:36 PM
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will 245/50/17s fit on our cars with a 17x8 30 offset?
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they should fit but the 30 isnt really enough offset, its gonna be borderline sticking out.
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