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Old 08-12-2004, 12:43 PM
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Default 86 951 17"x10" All around?

Hey guys Im wondering if it would be detrimental to put matching 17x10 rims on all 4 corners on my car. I found a good deal on some old BBS rims and just wanted to see if this would be ok for street use. They are proper offset but Im not sure of:

1. Front fitment
2. affects on steering, etc.
3. suggested tire size?
4. Maybe use spacers on back?

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Zack
Old 08-12-2004, 08:46 PM
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The 17x10 will work all around it just depends on the backspacing or offset. I saw a bunch of BBS wheels on ebay , but it did not give the spacing....... On an 86 you will need at least 6.75" of backspacing (not offset) up front and you must run the 2.5" coils...

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That's alot of meat up front, probably gonna track like ****...
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Those BBS wheels on ebay are late offset, I already inquired.
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thanks for the reply's guys I knew they were staggered from the factory for a reason. I guess my search continues

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