Double checking wheel specs for before buying

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Double checking wheel specs for before buying

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Hi Everyone,

I'm looking at a set of the following wheels for my 67.5. I currently have MY springs up front and stock leafs in back. Hoping these are as simple as bolting them up, but figured I'd check before I drop the money and have any unforeseen issues.

Thoughts on these wheel sizes?

https://www.threepiece.us/g-line-alloys ... ld-polish/

Thank you!

Mike
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Re: Double checking wheel specs for before buying

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+20 offset is "safe"
Make sure the center bore is at least 73mm in diameter to clear the front hubs!

ps I'd recommend running a 15" diameter wheel, this style (Work equip 03) looks great but I think 16" would look odd.
Example mounted on my roadster with 195/50/15 tires:
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Re: Double checking wheel specs for before buying

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I was torn, but with that pic I'm leaning towards your advice. I scoured the wheel pic thread you put together for HOURS, literally hours looking at styles, sizes, suspension, etc, and I'm having a hard time choosing between the two diameters, let alone the width and wheel.

If I go with a 15" I'm more than likely going with the Enkei92 since it's only made in a 15" diameter, but that'll probably change 72 more times before I buy something.

Thank you for clarifying and that pic, at least now I've narrowed it down to 2-3!
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Finding tires that will fit under the fenders in a 16 will be tough. Also, giant wheels (yes 16s are giant on a roadster) look goofy. Heck, 15s look goofy but there are no good 14 inch tires anymore. These cars drive better with smaller wheels as well.

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Missed you at Solvang this year Will.
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Re: Double checking wheel specs for before buying

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Thanks guys this is all very helpful! I'll stick with some 15's then.

I have a set of the appliance Mesh in 14", I may get those repaired and polished/coated and see if I can stick with those then.
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