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Klo42492
03-13-2012, 10:26 PM
I got some xxr 18x8.5 rims for my 03 eclipse, it has a 2" drop. Does anybody no if I will have to put a spacer and/or get longer studs?

StarBwoy
03-14-2012, 12:05 AM
Nah just run a gt wing and you be good

Sammich
03-14-2012, 06:01 AM
you need 3" studs

Klo42492
03-14-2012, 06:37 AM
Gt wing? Isn't that a spoiler? What does that have to do with rims?

And do you no by any chance the bolt size I would have to use?

Nerdsrock22
03-14-2012, 07:44 AM
Gt wing? Isn't that a spoiler? What does that have to do with rims?

And do you no by any chance the bolt size I would have to use?

Have you tried mounting the wheels to the car yet?

Sammich
03-14-2012, 07:47 AM
bolt size is 13x2.25

Klo42492
03-14-2012, 09:16 AM
So I'm guessing you have or had an eclipse?

And no not yet I'm trying to figure out what I've got to buy first like bolts and stuff

Drummerboy
03-15-2012, 12:18 AM
They're all fucking with you...

You won't need longer studs UNLESS you're running a spacer. The reason for the longer studs is so that when you run spacers (which pushes the entire rim outward by the width of the spacer), your lug nuts have enough threads to properly keep the wheel on. Otherwise, your lugs only grab a few threads and eventually strip, and the wheel comes off.

What you need to consider is the fenders. If they're too wide for your car at it's current height, then the tire will scrub the fender. if that's the case, you'll need to roll your fenders.

Klo42492
03-15-2012, 10:01 AM
Thanks your awesome idk why people can't be serious on here I'm just looking for advice since I obviously haven't done this before. But thanks again I'll definallty come to you with questions

Sammich
03-15-2012, 10:08 AM
i'm definallty sure you can go on the eclipse forums and find the answer you need

CSquared
03-15-2012, 10:40 AM
Club3g.com

For general questions like "wtf is this noise" IA is decent. But for anything more technical you need to be on your cars home forum.

Although beware... you'll get your question answered on club3g, but those guys are huge dicks.

Klo42492
03-15-2012, 12:46 PM
Oh okay thanks for the help I just want to get my rims on and it seems so complicated! :p