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Thread: would montero wheels fit a repu?
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sirmike
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posted April 28, 2006 01:32 PM |
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would montero wheels fit a repu?
well...i wanted to know if mitsubishi montero wheels would fit the repu? i have seen some nice ones. if anyone has done this let me know....
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klaus42
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posted April 29, 2006 12:54 PM |
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Not sure about specific year(s)/model, but:
...I have a set of Mitsu steels that fit nicely. :)
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sirmike
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posted May 02, 2006 07:35 PM |
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late 90's mesh
well i was thinking on getting a set of like late 90's mitsubishi montero sport mesh wheels....i think they are 16's.....
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sirmike
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posted May 02, 2006 07:40 PM |
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how bout 16x6 .46mm offset 6lugs x 5.5 lug pattern....
those that sounds good?
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klaus42
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posted May 03, 2006 10:02 AM |
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Offset in which direction?
...just try one on the front of your truck; that should answer your questions...
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sirmike
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posted May 04, 2006 04:40 PM |
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well i want to know first cause i don't know anyone with that kind of rims......before i go and spend $.
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klaus42
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posted May 05, 2006 09:07 AM |
 Edited By: klaus42 on 5 May 2006 09:09 |
I take it you're looking for 'em in a yard...?
Just drive your REPU to the wrecking yard in question, and tell 'em you'll buy a set if they're in good enough shape, and they fit to your liking. No sale if you don't get to test-fit one... If they say no, take your business elsewhere!
There's a 'wheel worksheet' posted in the MSN-group that you might want to take a look at, which shows the different, typical criteria, such as offsets, etc., and how they apply to a wheel... couple that info. with Brad's experience --I seem to recall he found a 4.25" offset/backspace ideal-- and you just might know what you need... (depending, of course, on which brand/size of tires you wish to run).
http://groups.msn.com/MazdaRotaryEnginePickup
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Brad
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posted May 05, 2006 09:54 AM |
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my front rims are 15x7, 3.75" backspace. They do stick out a little. So that's a good starting point. It rubs my larger than stock front sway bar at full turning lock. Any less backspace on a 15x7 up front and it'll rub much more, and get too close to a-arms. So that's a good starting point.
Oh, the rears are 15x8, which is why they look wider.
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81 Rx-7 racecar. 12a J-
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klaus42
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posted May 05, 2006 10:40 AM |
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(OOps!)
Thanks for the correction, Brad... I recollected wrong; 3.75", NOT 4.25... (!)
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