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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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ok what size spacers would i need to use to make the stock wheels flush...and dont say i should et new wheels. i just wanna know cuz i like the dealer mesh style wheels i have...but as we all know they are definetely not flush
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I'm gonna guess 50mm
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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50mm... but wouldn that make the rims sit wider than the car?
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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I doubt it. Stock wheels are like 6.5'' wide, some are 7'' I think, in the high +55 offset area. I highly doubt it will be safe. I know you don't want to hear it.. but consider getting different wheels. Maybe stock wheels for a different car that are more aggressive. There are plenty out there to choose from that are affordable. I personally like to wait until my tires are going to go out, then pick up a set of nice used wheels with good tires. Most cost-effective
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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For TT supra stocks, i believe spacers are 20F and 15R. I don't know how safe spacers are, depending on how you drive.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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It's not worth it. 50mm spacers are pretty rare, if not custom. You will probably pay around $300 per pair. So for $600, you can probably save another $400 and get yourself a set of decent used 9.5" wide wheels. Just my opinion.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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well it all depends on the size of wheel you have what size you have?
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