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Old 08-16-2007, 04:07 PM
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Default RUFF Wheels - where did you buy them?

I want a set of the Ruff 281s in black for my silver 02 WS6. Think it would look great!

Where would I find them for price & customer service???

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Old 08-16-2007, 05:02 PM
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I know lots of folks are fiinding the ruffs on ebay
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yeah, that's the only place I've seen them. I just didn't know if there was anyone that dealt with those companies before, if they dealt with a sponser on the board, or any other sources?

What's the best size tires to fit 18x9.5 on the front and 19x9.5 on the rear?
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http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/ruf...ng-r280-b.html Is about the only place other than ebay.
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Or this 1. http://www.statuswheels.com/wheels/s...php?brand_id=2
I didnt see prices.
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I ordered mine from Discount Tire here in town, and didn't pay too too much.

They are Ruff 278's in gunmetal with polished rim.

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Thank guys, I'll check them out!

I was thinking 275/35/18 for front and 275/30/19 for back... does that sound right?
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qkslverws6, those sizes will work fine just make sure you get a 35mm offset on your fronts or you will have clearance issues with the brake caliper.
I got mine throughWheel Selections down in Miami, FL. Ask for Alex or Richie.

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thanks a lot Dan... your car is what changed my mind about the wheels I wanted! Love that big lip with black on the inside.
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Dan, so a 35mm wouldn't work in the front? what is your offset for the back?
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No No No, Originally I purchased 45mm offsets and the spokes would not clear the calipers without running spacers on the front. The 45mm offsets worked fine out back. If you go with a 19" wheel then you would be fine with the 45mm offset on all four corners. If you go with 18" wheels then I would say go with a 35mm offset on all four corners for clearance of the calipers. Hope that helps. I am now running 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the rear.
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so 35mm for 18s or 45mm for 19s... got it (I'm kinda dumb on the mm thing).

Why did you change your fronts to 19s instead of the 18s?
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I could not find any 35mm 18x9.5 or 8.5s in black anywhere. So I stepped up to the 19x8.5s. I really like the look!!
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if I went 45mm and 19x9.5 all around...

Rear - 275/35/19 or maybe 285s
Front - 275/30/19

stock ride height, might lower 1 inch in the future...

Do you think that would be okay?
Look funny? (seeing if the rear could be a little meatier)

Suggestions...???

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I have a friend who just put ruff racing wheels on his camaro. I didnt think i would like them but when we got them put on they look pretty bad ***. They look realy cool goin down the road with the deep dish all around. I'll try and get some pics and put em up
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thanks! that would be great... what size are they?
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Originally Posted by qkslvrws6
if I went 45mm and 19x9.5 all around...

Rear - 275/35/19 or maybe 285s
Front - 275/30/19

stock ride height, might lower 1 inch in the future...

Do you think that would be okay?
Look funny? (seeing if the rear could be a little meatier)

Suggestions...???
That combo will work fine. In fact UKWS6 is running that set-up. I wouldn't do the 35 sidewall though. 275/30/19 on all four would look fine.
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Not the best pictures. He was at work so i just pulled up and snapped a few pics. but you get the idea. There 18x9.5





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Originally Posted by BoostedMKIV
I ordered mine from Discount Tire here in town, and didn't pay too too much.

They are Ruff 278's in gunmetal with polished rim.

How much are they true them??
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Originally Posted by kkslds
Not the best pictures. He was at work so i just pulled up and snapped a few pics. but you get the idea. There 18x9.5

[url=http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=60727]
Looks good but he needs to lower that thing. I could probably do an oil change on it as it sits.



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