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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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i've been researching spacers and i'm trying to figure out what size wheel spacers to use on my car. 1/4" or 1/2". pic below. lemme know what you guys think. thanks and sorry about another spacer thread.

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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no one's got any input...anyone know where i can see some pics of cars with spacers
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I just put some 5/16 spacers on my TA. I got 17x9.5 with 285/40 GSD3's on stock studs. Ill get pics
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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what size rims do u have on ur rear? width? offset?
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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they are 17x9.5 with 275/45/17's and im not sure what the offset is.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Here you go 5/16in Spacers
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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I've got 1/8" on the rear.
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how about 1/4 in spacers with a 58mm offset?
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im curious about this also, i have basically the same 9.5 * 18 and was lookin at spacers. Does anyone else have pics or know what fits and what doesnt? I think a 1/2 - 3/4 would look perfect but i dont know if it may rub.
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