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Thread: Wheel advice needed !!!!!!!!

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    That's the second time that I've heard about the Nittos and their quality (ease of balance, etc.). I wish that there were some out there that I could use.

    As it stands, I am looking at 245/75R16 Goodyear MT/Rs for summer rubber.
    I can't run fat tires up here -the roads are really rutted and the VX gets tossed about too easily. I look like I put away a few before I got behind the wheel. I figure that I can pick up the handling (and looks) with the wider track, but maintain stability and speed with the skinnier tire.

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    I was thinking of getting these, they have 35mm offset.
    VX : CLOSEST THING TO A CONCEPT CAR!

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    Thumbs up

    Very nice !

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    Those are slick. I like the spacing so it can show off painted brake calipers and discs.

    One comment I have on rim offset-
    If the wheels stick out too much you'll get very dirty side mirrors and some cool rooster tails front and back. (add mudflaps)
    But I think it's well worth it for the wider stance look!

    Good Luck.

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    Dutch,

    You better make sure they'll fit the big hubs of our VX. Usually, wheels with lug-nut covers (and a big positive offset) are for FWD cars with mini-hubs.

    Do a search for "lexani" or "wheel hub" and you'll find some posts of mine about hub-fitment nightmares.

    Generally, anything with an extended pop-in hub cover (like the 178's i have) will fit no problem. Make very sure of other wheels before putting $$$ down!!!

    Steve
    Steve

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    PS - here's the drawing I made of the front hub (side elevation) to give you a general idea of the dimensions:


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