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Old 08-08-2004 | 09:58 PM
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Question Upgraded from 17" to 18'' track rays...Spacers needed?

Hey guys, Im kind of a newbie when it comes to wheel offsets and all that Crap. Im just curious if spacers are necessary in my case. I have an Enthusiast, and upgraded to 18" Track Rays. OR are they a direct replacement for the 17"s. Thanks
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direct replacement... no spacers needed

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Thanks Pete.
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Direct replacements, although I was thinking of spacers to being the wheel out a bit to be flush with the fender, but be careful if you lower the car.
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Im leaving the suspension stock.. That Is a good idea though. What size spacers are you thinking? a Plus offset shouldnt hurt anything should it?
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my brakes strarted making noise when i did the 17" to 18"rays any body the thats possible????????
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Yep, Im getting a slight vibration coming from the front brakes as well, after I installed the Rays..Dunno why?

I just thought the Fronts were possibly out of balance.
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For best looks a spacer works great... conservative set up is 15mm front and 20mm rear but with some negative camber you can easily fit 20mm front and 25mm in the rear.

Vibration is most likely wheel balance or flatspotted tires.

Brake noise should not be related to wheels, make sure lug nuts are tight.
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