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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GXP Venom
No Problem. As a kid, I did that with an Impala. Holes just a little off, Lug nuts tightened with a little persuasion. Seemed fine in town. Took it out on the highway to go to NYC and had my trip cut short. I was going along and heard a "ping!" and wondered what happened but kept going. Another couple miles a second "ping!" and the rear tire started wobbling. Pulled off at the next exit and into a gas station (back when they actually still had mechanics.) He put new studs in two that snapped, left only 3 nuts on each wheel, and told me to take it home on the 2 lane much slower and get them off.
man that must of sucked. thankfully you saved me from a part two of that =] 500 bucks for rims that won't fit would suck on my 3 dollars an hour plus tips lol
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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I'm sure you can find a 115 to 114.3 adapter
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Here'* a bunch of adapters

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...pters_s/25.htm

They even do custom sizes if they don't have what ya need
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