Is anyone Rolling on Widened Steelies?
03-08-2006, 03:57 PM
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I'm not sure why you guys didn't go with any of the wheels in the "early custom" section: http://www.custombuiltsteelwheels.co...ly_custom.html
The WS4, WS411 and the WS412 offer 4 lug applications and looks better IMHO. Yours look good, but the others offer that "old school" look it seems you were after.
The WS4, WS411 and the WS412 offer 4 lug applications and looks better IMHO. Yours look good, but the others offer that "old school" look it seems you were after.
03-08-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
I'm not sure why you guys didn't go with any of the wheels in the "early custom" section: http://www.custombuiltsteelwheels.co...ly_custom.html
The WS4, WS411 and the WS412 offer 4 lug applications and looks better IMHO. Yours look good, but the others offer that "old school" look it seems you were after.
The WS4, WS411 and the WS412 offer 4 lug applications and looks better IMHO. Yours look good, but the others offer that "old school" look it seems you were after.
03-08-2006, 09:01 PM
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Actually, none of the "early custom" wheels offered by Wheels of Steel are available in ANY 4 lug pattern. When you see "4/4.5/4.75" and the like in the listing they are referring to the lug spacing in a 5 lug pattern. The front wheel drive wheels are the only real option for 4x100. And of those the WS60 that Ctruss and Magikmanjk808 ordered are the best looking.
03-08-2006, 10:59 PM
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That is surprising. Last time I was in there they said that they didn't offer any of their early custom wheels in a 4 lug pattern. Then again, I was talking to the girl up front and not Jeff. I learned long ago that if you wanted to discuss anything technical with someone at Wheels of Steel Jeff was the only guy you talk to.
03-09-2006, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sushiboy
yeah; I just realized I found it on the page before. However, he said on the previous page he got 5.25 (front) and 4.75 (rear). Is this not the case?
Regardless, does the setup rub? Are your fenders rolled? How's the handling?
Regardless, does the setup rub? Are your fenders rolled? How's the handling?
OK, I am on Tanabe DF210 springs.
Wheels are 15x8" all around. Fronts have 5.25" backspacing or about 18mm offset. Rear wheels are 4.75" backspacing or about 5mm offset.
I just mounted up the stock tires onto the wider wheels because I wanted more stretch than the 195's would offer. Just my luck I think they look sweet!
There is no rubbing, my fenders didn't need rolling, nothing. They just fit great.
As far as handling goes..... It is not safe to corner hard when tires are stretched so if you are looking for cornering ability, I wouldn't try it with these if your tires are stretched.
03-09-2006, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RTon20s
That is surprising. Last time I was in there they said that they didn't offer any of their early custom wheels in a 4 lug pattern. Then again, I was talking to the girl up front and not Jeff. I learned long ago that if you wanted to discuss anything technical with someone at Wheels of Steel Jeff was the only guy you talk to.
I suppose that doesn't help the xB owners though as 4.25 = 108mm and 4.5 = 114.3mm.
03-09-2006, 08:51 PM
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Ok, so call me strange, but this is the most useless thing I have ever heard of. Got a set of $5000 rims and sport your steelies in the winter? Thats fine. Don't have the cash for a nice set of alloys? No problem. Spending money - real money - to make your steel wheels wider? You have got to be kidding. Tell ya what, instead of spending money on this, just give me the money, and I will spend it for you.
03-09-2006, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by OooThatsSharp
Ok, so call me strange, but this is the most useless thing I have ever heard of. Got a set of $5000 rims and sport your steelies in the winter? Thats fine. Don't have the cash for a nice set of alloys? No problem. Spending money - real money - to make your steel wheels wider? You have got to be kidding. Tell ya what, instead of spending money on this, just give me the money, and I will spend it for you.
That being said, you don't like the wheels. Your choice. Just move on.