EM/AVB, you guys down for Pacfic Raceways Test in Tune on the 14th or 19th? The 19th (Wednesday) is a better day for me.
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Haha. Either way, I'm thinking the 20x10 ET51 will fit our car because Jim had mentioned that they "re-designed" these wheels in the 20" sizes, whereas the 19" are based off of the 18" and are really just "stretched" out to 19". what is the different between "A disk", "O disk", and "R disk"?
also what is that mean "rim depth" from the vsxx pdf chart?
If i want to order this rim for the rear.....is that mean i have to order 19 x 10 et 48 "O Disk"
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...5/VSXX_PDF.pdf
also what is that mean "rim depth" from the vsxx pdf chart?
If i want to order this rim for the rear.....is that mean i have to order 19 x 10 et 48 "O Disk"
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...5/VSXX_PDF.pdf
Rim depth is how deep the rim is. For instance, my rear lip is 59mm, which is a little over 2.3 inches.
As for clearance for the rear, you'd have to go with A-disk and ask Jim about a proper offset (now that we know how close my ET51 is for our car). Or, you can choose to go with the R-disk in the rear, but have practically no lip.
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Que? I thought you said that Jim may have been referring to your numbers when he looked it up in the computer? Haha. Either way, I'm thinking the 20x10 ET51 will fit our car because Jim had mentioned that they "re-designed" these wheels in the 20" sizes, whereas the 19" are based off of the 18" and are really just "stretched" out to 19".
Haha. Either way, I'm thinking the 20x10 ET51 will fit our car because Jim had mentioned that they "re-designed" these wheels in the 20" sizes, whereas the 19" are based off of the 18" and are really just "stretched" out to 19".
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Sorry I didn't make it clear. If you look at my sig it says Venaci 20" wheels, but Venaci wheels ARE work wheels. It's made by works and it says Works on the wheels itself. The guy I ordered it from took all the measurement for brake clearence and everything after I gave him the offsets and the wheel size. He most likely called Japan to order the wheel, so I just thought that Jim's computer would be connected to Work's computer in Japan.
Aaaah...I see, I see.
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Are you guys going to go back down again? I just came back from yakima for 2 weeks annual training. I need to hit the strip now that I have my headers on!
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Sorry, I've been on vacation for the last 7 days. Just got back.
The H&R spacers fit perfectly and without a hitch. The clearance between the rear calipers and the wheels is now much more comforting. No scrapes. The tires stick out a tiny bit more, but it's not bad. There are no rubbing going over bumps, drive ways, or heavy acceleration with me and a passenger in the car. There was a slight rubbing when I made a very sharp turn at about 35mph--the rear outer tire rubbed against the rear fenders a bit, but not much. I haven't tried driving with 3 passengers in the rear, yet...nor do I really want to.
I did manage to snap some pics and I'll post them later.
The H&R spacers fit perfectly and without a hitch. The clearance between the rear calipers and the wheels is now much more comforting. No scrapes. The tires stick out a tiny bit more, but it's not bad. There are no rubbing going over bumps, drive ways, or heavy acceleration with me and a passenger in the car. There was a slight rubbing when I made a very sharp turn at about 35mph--the rear outer tire rubbed against the rear fenders a bit, but not much. I haven't tried driving with 3 passengers in the rear, yet...nor do I really want to.
I did manage to snap some pics and I'll post them later.
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Sorry, I've been on vacation for the last 7 days. Just got back.
The H&R spacers fit perfectly and without a hitch. The clearance between the rear calipers and the wheels is now much more comforting. No scrapes. The tires stick out a tiny bit more, but it's not bad. There are no rubbing going over bumps, drive ways, or heavy acceleration with me and a passenger in the car. There was a slight rubbing when I made a very sharp turn at about 35mph--the rear outer tire rubbed against the rear fenders a bit, but not much. I haven't tried driving with 3 passengers in the rear, yet...nor do I really want to.
I did manage to snap some pics and I'll post them later.
The H&R spacers fit perfectly and without a hitch. The clearance between the rear calipers and the wheels is now much more comforting. No scrapes. The tires stick out a tiny bit more, but it's not bad. There are no rubbing going over bumps, drive ways, or heavy acceleration with me and a passenger in the car. There was a slight rubbing when I made a very sharp turn at about 35mph--the rear outer tire rubbed against the rear fenders a bit, but not much. I haven't tried driving with 3 passengers in the rear, yet...nor do I really want to.
I did manage to snap some pics and I'll post them later.
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Good to hear the spacers are giving you some room to move.
Are you thinking of rolling the rear fender lips for the last bit of clearance?
Great job making the best of this mod and working through the process required to get it done. Worth it!
Are you thinking of rolling the rear fender lips for the last bit of clearance?
Great job making the best of this mod and working through the process required to get it done. Worth it!
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I bought these same wheels for my dad in bronze when he picked up his GS430 a few years back. Great wheels IMHO.
Sorry to hear of all the trouble your going through. I'm sure the wheels will look SOLID on your car once everything is up and running!
Good luck!
Sorry to hear of all the trouble your going through. I'm sure the wheels will look SOLID on your car once everything is up and running!
Good luck!
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Yea, it was quite a process to go through. haha. But they do look nice in the end. I'll post some pics later tonight if I have time.
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