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Old 10-26-2009, 10:46 PM
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Just got some eagle alloys 186's off C.L. 15x8
backspacing on these wheels are 3 1/2

my stocks are about 4 1/2
my question is this. Can I run these rims with a 1" adapter?
These wheels are the wrong lug pattern. 5x120
Any ideas?
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Old 10-26-2009, 11:13 PM
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You could but it would be pretty wide. The 3.5 back spacing will out your tires out an inch wider than the 4.5, then add the 1 inch spacer on top of that. I thought stock backspacing was 5.5.
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The lug patter is 5X4.5 with a 4.5 back spaceing
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Is it going to be too much?
Im tryin to figure out wether I should order the adapters or not
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no dont get the adapters, it will make your wheels stick out way far
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What size tires will you be running?
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well, rit now 215-70-15
but after the 3.5 lift I'll run 31's
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