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**Bio248** · 11-01-2011

you can get adapters, but normally those will add like 20mm to the offset and require you to shave down your studs. your best bet is to find something like them instead.

EDIT:

looked at those wheels....duuuuude. those are mustang cobra wheels. find them off a mustang for way cheaper and they will 100% fit since they are 5x114.3 bolt pattern.

also, 5x4.5 IS 5x114.3....4.5 inches is 114.3 millimeters....therefore those wheels fit perfectly as is...

i would, however, suggest you think about the 17x9 instead of the 18x9 because you're going to have fender clearance issues with the offset they are offered in and they are going to stick out regardless of which set you get. food for thought.

**widetrack2000** · 11-02-2011

Thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it! Since it's obvious you know more about the fitment of wheels on our cars than I do, let me ask you what I'm sure will sound like a stupid follow up question so please bare with me.

You suggested I look at going with a 17" over an 18" wheel to eliminate any clearance issues I might run into which won't be a problem since I'm currently running a 17" wheel/tire combo and plan on sticking with that size so we won't have to worry about that part of it.

Your reply indicated that the Eagle #168's I want are actually Ford Mustang Cobra wheels and it would be cheaper for me (thanks for the tip by the way) to track down a set that way since they have the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern that's compatible with my '00 GP and that's where you completly lost me.

The link to American Eagle wheel company that I attached to my original posting only sells the Eagle #168 with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern regardless of whether it's a 17" or 18" wheel.

I'm sure it's quite obvious that my level of expertice or lack there of I should say is very clear to you by now but I don't understand how an Eagle #168 wheel taken from a Ford Mustang Cobra referenced in your reply has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and that same #168 wheel is only availble with a 5x4.5 when purchased directly through American Eagle?

Hopefully this is the last stupid question I'll waste your time on but with that being said, I'll thank you in advance for breaking the difference down to me. Once again, thank you for taking the time to help regain my sanity.

**Bio248** · 11-02-2011

the 5x4.5 is measured in inches. 5 lug, 4.5 inch bolt pattern.

the 5x114.3 is measured in millimeters. 5 lug, 114.3 millimeter bolt pattern.

4.5 inches = 114.3 millimeters.

they are the same wheel with the same specs.

**widetrack2000** · 11-03-2011

That's what I get for never paying attention in math class huh?

lol...

Thank you!!!

**IAGXP** · 11-25-2011

Tried searching and found out the size/offset wheels fit but with a differant size tire than I plan on running. I have a stock 07 GXP I want to put 18x8s on it with a +35 offset and 255/45R18s, I found that 245/45R18s fit but I like the 255s better. So would 255s fit on my car with 18x8s and a +35 offset?
Thanks

**Bio248** · 11-26-2011

i answered in your thread for you.

**biggt** · 01-21-2012

Im supose to buy my coilovers soon, right now im running 235/55/17 on 36+ 8'' bullits, will i rub? if i go with 245/45/17 will i be able to go lower? or ill have to go with 235/55/17?

**Bio248** · 01-21-2012

you should be fine. rolling your fenders might be in your future, but i dont see anything telling me that it will be a no-go setup.

**biggt** · 02-01-2012

whats the tire size needed to tire strech on a 8'' bullits?

**Bio248** · 02-02-2012

stretch how much? you could easily run a 215 wide tire on it, but why would you need to? an 8" wide wheel should be easy to tuck.

**wa04compg** · 02-04-2012

Anyone have or seen pictures of a 04+ Orange fusion GTP with gunmetal or black 18's...I googled and didn't find anything

**Bio248** · 02-16-2012

70.3mm, which is what most aftermarket wheels are.

**SilvaMan61** · 02-16-2012

any smaller than that and the rims wont fit.

any larger than that, and what happens?

**Bio248** · 02-16-2012

smaller the wheels fit, but they dont fit flush meaning youll have to run a spacer so they the hub of the wheel can sit flush against something.

bigger doesnt matter, has the potential to need hub rings.

**SilvaMan61** · 02-16-2012

ill have to do some legit research into hub bore, as i cant wrap my head around this. thanks bio

**SilvaMan61** · 02-16-2012

Alright I could research this topic all night, if I had the patience, since you'll most likely have the answer sitting on your tongue. I'll just ask. The wheels I'm looking at are 72.6mm hub bore. This is just a matter of some hub centric rings, correct?

**Bio248** · 02-16-2012

correct, they'll be fine.

**SilvaMan61** · 02-16-2012

Thank bio

**wa04compg** · 02-18-2012

Anyone got any ideas if a xxr 527 18x8.75 +35 would fit on my comp g...I already have 18's with a higher offset with 235 50 18 rubber so I would be looking to just transfer the rubber over