I just picked up a set of four of these bad boys from fleabay today, so let me know if anyone wants the other two. They weigh only 13.1lbs, and I plan to smooth the lips back out, and plasti dip mine. I will do the other two for free to sweeten the deal.
I do have a question though, do we need spacers to run these, and if so, what size?

I do have a question though, do we need spacers to run these, and if so, what size?

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I do have a question though, do we need spacers to run these, and if so, what size?
Great wheels and extremely light Originally Posted by chawkins2001
I just picked up a set of four of these bad boys from fleabay today, so let me know if anyone wants the other two. They weigh only 13.1lbs, and I plan to smooth the lips back out, and plasti dip mine. I will do the other two for free to sweeten the deal. I do have a question though, do we need spacers to run these, and if so, what size?
You will need a 15mm-17mm and off course with that comes getting yourself longer bolts as well, 2" long should do. Not sure you are aware of the bolt diameter being smaller on these wheels...so you will need to grind these holes a bit to fit your bolts..
And last but not least, these bad boys WILL turn on your DR's
So get yourself a "bead lock" kit
Good Luck and stay thirsty my friend
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Is there a big benefit running these with DR's over running DR's with the stock 18s?
Those are 16"?
Those are 16"?
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Lighter, less rotational mass farther away from the center. Maybe a small gearing benefit depending on tire size.
They are 16x7 with a 37mm offset. As mentioned above, you need to drill the holes in the rims to fit the plump e55 lugs which takes about 5 minutes per wheel. You also need to pick up a set of spacers.
Only thing I am unaware of is the bead lock kit, did you get that from Summit, and do you have a part #?
Where do you get the longer lugs from?
Only thing I am unaware of is the bead lock kit, did you get that from Summit, and do you have a part #?
Where do you get the longer lugs from?
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Makes sense, thanks!Originally Posted by AWOL
Lighter, less rotational mass farther away from the center. Maybe a small gearing benefit depending on tire size.
I feel the biggest difference going from 20s to 18s, I could only imagine how 16s would feel lol
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Only thing I am unaware of is the bead lock kit, did you get that from Summit, and do you have a part #?
Where do you get the longer lugs from?
Originally Posted by chawkins2001
They are 16x7 with a 37mm offset. As mentioned above, you need to drill the holes in the rims to fit the plump e55 lugs which takes about 5 minutes per wheel. You also need to pick up a set of spacers. Only thing I am unaware of is the bead lock kit, did you get that from Summit, and do you have a part #?
Where do you get the longer lugs from?
Its no required to take this step until you actually mark your tire and rim at the track..also track must be hooking real hard for this to occur.
To bead lock them you need a Drill bit and pick whichever screw size you want. I got mine from local store.
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ExploreShardul had mentioned that you need 20mm, anyone have real world experience on spacer size, and where to get the longer bolts?
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Hard to tell from this video but they turned on the tire during this launch and screwed my 60'..this was before bead locking them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmMwHwzdfpk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmMwHwzdfpk
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I can check for you when i get home, i haven't been using them so i cant remember. Will check The source for the bolts.Originally Posted by chawkins2001
Shardul had mentioned that you need 20mm, anyone have real world experience on spacer size, and where to get the longer bolts?
Thanks buddy! My term that I am used too in the mustang world is, drilling the rims, and I am familiar

Just watched your video, shyte, you were rolling out brother. What gear selection did you use in the water box and what is your exhaust combo. She sounds raw bro

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Just watched your video, shyte, you were rolling out brother. What gear selection did you use in the water box and what is your exhaust combo. She sounds raw bro
1st and 2nd..X pipe In place of sec cats-no resonator-all 3"MBWorld Fanatic!
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If I could be like Loco! Originally Posted by LOCO 05' E55
Hard to tell from this video but they turned on the tire during this launch and screwed my 60'..this was before bead locking themhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmMwHwzdfpk

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Just choose the date- Got a garage full of them Originally Posted by V12Godspeed
Luis is a Pro when it comes to drag set up...get ready, we are doing my set up next.

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Sun Sun Sun Originally Posted by BenzoBoi
If I could be like Loco!

Louis, hit me when you can on the spacer size and where to source the correct lugs homey!
320 dreamer, back at you bro.
320 dreamer, back at you bro.
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320 dreamer, back at you bro.
and back at you again! before you drop big bucks on the hoosiers look at the goodyear eagle ss dr. 2 lbs heavier than the hoosier but substantially cheaper. its what i have on my clk rims and hooked hard enough to break my diff in my old 32 in reynolds ga. in may!Originally Posted by chawkins2001
Louis, hit me when you can on the spacer size and where to source the correct lugs homey!320 dreamer, back at you bro.
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320 dreamer, back at you bro.
I believe I PM'd you some info, checkOriginally Posted by chawkins2001
Louis, hit me when you can on the spacer size and where to source the correct lugs homey!320 dreamer, back at you bro.
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im doing a bbk upgrade on my 32 and could use the spacer specs also if you dont mindOriginally Posted by LOCO 05' E55
I believe I PM'd you some info, check
Any luck on the spacer size and lugs Luis?
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Any spacers you guys need we can get for you. We have a large selection of different sizes in stock and we will be happy to source out anything that you need.
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