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Old 12-08-08, 06:22 AM
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I need some cheap wheels that have clearance for 355 mm stoptech bbk to use on my car while I send my wheels out to get refinished. Any suggestions?
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Rich, I'd suggest looking into whether a set of OEM 18" G35 wheels might clear them, or even possibly 3rd gen GS wheels. Try some used (several being sold in our classifieds last I looked).

I bought a cheap wheel and tire from Tire Rack to use as my spare to go over my (previous) Brembo GT 355mm, but you don't want to spend that kind of $$$ just for temporary set. Fox SE5 or something like that.

Might want to post a 'Anybody got a set of high disk wheels I could borrow / rent' in the FL forum or even find a 3GS guy willing to try his wheel on your car to see if it clears.
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Thanks Dave, good ideas. Yes I definately dont want to spend a lot of money, although I would like to keep at least one of the wheels as a spare in case something happens to a front tire. Anyone know if the 3GS wheel will clear bbk?

Also can you change the title from bbl to bbk? My iPhone always tries to mess something up when I am posting
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18" GS wheels i am not 100% sure, they might be too close, but worth a try

and yes, g35 wheels are very good choice. the 18s might be close too, but i think it cleared the stoptech on my sc430. or you can always get the g35 19s, they are very readily available as well`
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is ebay a good place to get them? I would really need a set as I am going to be on them for a week or two probably.
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The L-Tuned 18s will clear StopTechs. I also answered it the FS ad that you asked about.
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Thanks neo
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Thanks neo
Blue Lex had this same issue, he picked up a set of Donz Columbo and you can use your existing tires also easy to sell when your done. Let me know



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I think Derrick already PM'd me about this. It is a great idea just worried that its a bit more than I want to spend even though I can turn around and sell them.
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Picked up some Ltuned 18s, thanks for the help guys. Hopefully you will see my Daytonas reborn real soon
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