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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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I am confused by all the numbers associated with wheels and tires and I cannot find any websites that explains what all the numbers mean. I obviously know about the actual size of the rim being 17" or 18" but can someone quickly explain what everything else means so I can look online and know what I am looking at. Thank you very much!!
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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7.5inch or 8 inch measurements is gonna be your width.

make sure you order a 5x100 lug patten

get a 35 offset for close to flush with the fenders.
get a higher number offset if you want your wheels pushed in farther.
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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this might help

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101

read all the techs
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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You may also waht to visit the following Tire Rack sites:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=33

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
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