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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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I'm thinking about getting some WS6 wheels and having the rears widened to 17x11 so I can run 315/35/17's, what wheel spacers should I use and what size.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Im pretty sure you need a 2inch spacer if you widen them to 11in. Not 100% sure on that tho.
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would that hang outside the wheel well if i used a 2 inch spacer?
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Do a search I saw a few guys with them.
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done a search, didnt get any real results, no pics or anything, i just want to know if they will be outside the fender well or not
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If u get them widened properly..they won't need a spacer at all. They should get the backspacing correct..I know a couple people who have had it done for OTHER CARS.
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Ask these guys...

http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/Wide.htm
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If u get them widened properly..they won't need a spacer at all. They should get the backspacing correct..I know a couple people who have had it done for OTHER CARS.
been a while since i've talked about this subject. but. you dont move the face of the wheel, you just add to the backside. so the backspacing will be incorrect.
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1.00 spacer is what you need. There was another member on here that did the same thing and the car looked bad ***!!! I have the link check it out!!
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1inch thats what it was ... knew it was 1 or 2. but I think I Might be thinking of what size adapters are needed from 4thgen to 3rd gen,
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thanks for the help guys,that link had everything i needed
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