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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sawgunner
17'* will fit over GXP calipers and rotors but you must make sure that you have the back spacing for them or bad news. i have a pair of front GXP calipers sitting here that were going to be put on my ride until the recent unfortunate events. so basically only 17" bonnie wheels will cut the deal right for ya
sorry i didnt catch what you said, what do you mean check the back spacing? you mean the inside of the GP rim?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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the back spacing need to be correct the swoopies barely clear the face of the caliper. not thinkin a GP wheel will work for ya
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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so i guess my best bet is to try the rim on?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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ya try whatever rim your are going to use on and try and spin it to make sure the back of it clears the calipers. just to be on the safe side
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Most 17 inch rims wont work on the GXP. I distinctly remember someone trying 17 inch GP wheels and it was a no go. The GXP spare is 17, but designed for the caliper and still like mentioned, only has a credit card thickness of clearance on the caliper.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GXP Venom
Most 17 inch rims wont work on the GXP. I distinctly remember someone trying 17 inch GP wheels and it was a no go. The GXP spare is 17, but designed for the caliper and still like mentioned, only has a credit card thickness of clearance on the caliper.
now lets say i only have a credit card thickness clearance, would that be enough? or am i risking it?
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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i went to GM today, tried on one of the GP 17" split spoke rims, and they fit
i will have them installed in a week or so, stil sunny outside, unbelievable
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Can't wait to see pics. I'd imagine those wheels would look pretty good on a Bonne
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Those do look good yutzy. I can't remeber who, but a member has a black 2k+ Ei with those GP rims. Suweet
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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just be sure to match the tire size...
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