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I agree with Michael, though it can be done..
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Posted by Aaron Gilbert [Email] (more from Aaron Gilbert) on Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:30:22 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: 9000 Wheels, RACR9KT, Thu, 26 Oct 2000 10:28:34
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Specs are as posted previously. I have some Panther Custom Wheels which do work, but the offset is wrong (+35mm on a 15 x 7 wheel). Needs spacers in the back, the fronts clear fine. I wouldn't really recommend this route, as you need longer lug bolts when using spacers, also for some reason, a long enough wheel locking stud is near impossible to come by (at least according to Discount Tire). Plus spacers are a pain to deal with.

There's at least one company who markets a line of wheels which are truly custom, ie they can make them to your specification, well that is offset and bolt pattern anyhow. Unfortunately (I think) they are chromed and you may not like the patterns, though I'm warming up to them. Very good prices though, $135 for a 15" wheel and I think $150 or so for 16". Give it a look, I still someday might go that route.. Personally I like three spoke rims, and these guys offer several, so they're ok in my book.

They also sell 'wheel adapters' which they claim can make any wheel fit almost any application. Haven't looked into that product yet, but by the picture and description, it seems feasible and nicer than dealing with spacers..

Aaron Gilbert
1987 9000T 246k miles

P.S. The panther style on my car is no longer available..three spokes are
out of style apparently.

My site : http://www.aaroncgilbert.com

Saleco

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