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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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Hello all,
I just bought a set of cheap rims off of Craigslist (needed something decent and cheap while I save/figure out what I really want on the car). I got a set of Raceline 195's (http://www.racelinewheels.com/p-470-...ed-stripe.aspx) with 215/40/17 tires. I already know my speedo will be off slightly, however for $500 basically brand new, I feel like it is a good deal.

Do I need or should I get anything else for these rims prior to putting them on my car. It will likely be a month or two before I put them on as we have snow in upstate NY. **Also I have a new set of TRD springs that I am putting on at the same time, not sure if that matters.

I am a novice when it comes to wheels so any help is appreciated. Eventually looking to get a set of BBS CH-R's down the road (most likely next spring)

Thanks!
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Make sure you have the correct style of wheel nuts for the rim. There is no info on what type you need in that link.
The other thing you need is hubcentric spacers to center the wheel to your car's hub properly.
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout011TC
Make sure you have the correct style of wheel nuts for the rim. There is no info on what type you need in that link.
The other thing you need is hubcentric spacers to center the wheel to your car's hub properly.
Thanks for the info! Is there a particular size for the spacer? Also will I need 4 or 2 spacers?
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You will need 4 spacers that are hub centric to your car. The tc hub bore is 54.1 I believe
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Originally Posted by JRock311
You will need 4 spacers that are hub centric to your car. The tc hub bore is 54.1 I believe
Great, thanks for that. Any idea as to where to buy these?
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Ebay, wheel shop, etc...
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Originally Posted by JRock311
Ebay, wheel shop, etc...
I am sorry I am a total noob when it comes to wheels but something like this works?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-73-1-5...b2a46a&vxp=mtr
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Im not sure if those will work but these are wheel spacers
http://www.racingsolution.com/images...53e678c9c1.jpg
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