Date:         Sun, 6 Oct 2002 04:08:57 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Will Lexus or RX7 "Batmobile "wheels fit?
Comments: To: andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
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In a message dated 10/6/02 12:23:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz writes:

<< I have opportunity to buy 18" wheels with stud-pattern to fit the
 above (also Mitsubishi GTO, Nissan Skyline) and tires... not sure if
 the PCD is right. Anyone know?  >>

Andrew,

It the Skyline has the same bolt pattern as a Mitsubishi, then it is not
likely to fit. Hard for me to say since we do not really have Skylines here.
Well, there is a renegade Skyline flying around the streets of San Francisco.
No doubt masquerading as Nissan 240sx. Mitsubishis here use a 5 X 114.3 mm
bolt pattern. Quite different from our 5 X 112 mm pattern. Close but no
cigar. Besides 18 inch rims will force yo to use thick rubber bands as a
substitute for tires if you want them to clear your stock wheel wells. I have
tried 17 inch rims on a stock Vanagon with 40 series tires. They rubbed and
felt like well.... thick rubber bands. <lumpity bump>

Best if you provide exact specs on your intended offset, bolt pattern,
suspension and body modification combinations. It will make it easier for me
snd others to assess if it will fit your ride.

BenT
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