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If you like the way it looks and there are no rubbing issues then try not to worry to much about what others think. Plenty of people don't like my car (the color that is) but I don't care, I like it.
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Great advice here and a smart move.
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They are 19x11J 51mm offset. I've seen several members who put on 15mm spacers on the rears for their nb cars and at least from the pictures, their rears don't seem to stick out as much as mine does. Why is that? If you put 15mm on nb, it makes 52mm, which is close enough to my rears, 51mm. I don't get it why my rears look like buggy.....
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I paid 2500 bucks. They had 38 miles on them. So guys, does it really look ugly because it sticks out too much? Should i change the rear tires to 295? Will it give appearrance of being more tucked in if I go with 295 tire? Maybe at least the outer edge of tires won't show too much ? I know that the offset will still stay the same but... Those rears are 305 right now on the car.
Lower the car and add around 1.8 negitive camber and they might tuck under the fender....be carful though. Sorry this has happened to you. Best of luck with this.
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They are 9x11 51mm offset. I've seen several members who put on 15mm spacers on the rears for their nb cars and at least from the pictures, their rears don't seem to stick out as much as mine does. Why is that? If you put 15mm on nb, it makes 52mm, which is close enough to my rears, 51mm. I don't get it why my rears look like buggy.....
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OMG i'm having 2nd thoughts now. What should i do ? Will it look better if i put 295/30/19? I mean it looks fine from front and side but it does a bit look retarded from the rear
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I got them for 2500 with tires. Isn't that a good deal?
[quote=mdrums;2329248]$2500...yikes...these same wheels are for sale brand new on rennlist for asking price of $1300.
[quote=mdrums;2329248]$2500...yikes...these same wheels are for sale brand new on rennlist for asking price of $1300.
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I believe if you go with a 295 tire, it'll be just right. Your 51mm offset is not far from my once 52mm offset with 15mm spacers on 19 x 11 Carrera Classics. I had 295 and it was just right.
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I don't know enough about wheel tire size to make recommendations but this does not look right . I also don't like the idea of 15mm spacers . I prefer sticking to OEM spec .
Wheels are a very imporant aspect of the car and I feel its time that the safety issue be addressed over the cosmetics . What looks cool might not be what is right for the car .
Wheels are a very imporant aspect of the car and I feel its time that the safety issue be addressed over the cosmetics . What looks cool might not be what is right for the car .
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In your case an OEM wheel is a decent wheel --it's not a competition forged wheel or an ultra light fine quality aftermarket --but it's good enough . What you have done though with spacers and tires and a wheel made for a different car is alter the driving dynamics . In what capacity it will effect safety I don't know but I do think it looks wrong for that car .
Every day you climb in that seat you place yoir life in that car . It's best to be certain that its safe to drive .
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Good point. Thanks for the advice. Maybe i should really just change the rears to correct fitment...
One of the wheel/safety issues discussed on the 997tt forum was about wheels themselves --meaning will a wheel center be strong enough to withstand hard driving . It was discussed in detail .
In your case an OEM wheel is a decent wheel --it's not a competition forged wheel or an ultra light fine quality aftermarket --but it's good enough . What you have done though with spacers and tires and a wheel made for a different car is alter the driving dynamics . In what capacity it will effect safety I don't know but I do think it looks wrong for that car .
Every day you climb in that seat you place yoir life in that car . It's best to be certain that its safe to drive .
In your case an OEM wheel is a decent wheel --it's not a competition forged wheel or an ultra light fine quality aftermarket --but it's good enough . What you have done though with spacers and tires and a wheel made for a different car is alter the driving dynamics . In what capacity it will effect safety I don't know but I do think it looks wrong for that car .
Every day you climb in that seat you place yoir life in that car . It's best to be certain that its safe to drive .
