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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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Default Flushing question....

Since I have the TRDsparks fender flares I'm trying to decide whether I should flush my tC or I just order some wider rims. If you think wheelspacers which size is recommended? I've been doing research on different sizes just want the general population's opinion






Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:55 AM
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wider rims that arent tenzos.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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how wide do you suggest. and why not tenzos lol...
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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get 18x9.5 in the rears...and tenzos cause they are shiit
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would 18x9.5 flush them out
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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id go for 18x8 in the front with a 25-30 offset and an 18x9.5 in teh rear with a similar offset.

and no tenzo because well checho said it right, they is garbage lol
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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sick rims!!....i think you should get wider rims....and give those you have right now to me lol
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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you'll rub like crazy since the flares go into the wheel well (takes up wheel well space). i thought about those flares, but I'd have to raise my car up with my wheels.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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wait you mean they don't cut the stock fenders to put those flares on?
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by nebster
wait you mean they don't cut the stock fenders to put those flares on?
no its an add-on, i was thinkin about that with lifting my car but i did some measurements and since i have the falken 512's on, the flush would be perfect without lifting it. i still have my stockies tho lol
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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those fender flares actually don't look half bad
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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to flush your setup you'd need at least 1.5" spacers.

you do NOT want to run 1.5" spacers.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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thanks, there is a white one with them on thats sexy as hell, I think it was flushed with audi stockies on
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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The gap is 1 inch wide (1 inch being the safe before rubbing the flares) and that turned out to be 25.4 mm. the rear tires are gonna need maybe 30 mm but that would cause major problems right???
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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running spacers that large ____s up your suspension but mostly its really really dangerous for your wheel studs. putting all that weight that far out can compromise the integrity of everything that your car is riding on. i would NOT do spacers. i would leave what you have or i would get wheels custom made to fit. and those are NOT tenzos.

and yes tenzos are a pos
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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^ X2
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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hmmmmmm http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/mai...ype-m.version1

are you sure???
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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sure about what?

yes tenzos suck.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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tenzos suck man.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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hmmm lol im just saying they are real...



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