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Old 11-24-2010, 11:20 PM
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I ordered some spacers for the rear - once those get here and I get a chance I'll take all sorts of pics
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I ordered some spacers for the rear - once those get here and I get a chance I'll take all sorts of pics
What is the name of the company you're getting the spacers from? So far I haven't been able to find anything anywhere.

Are these spacers something that can be made? I have access to machines (lathes, milling machines etc.) that could probably crank out something like this if I know where they go and what's involved in putting them in.
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What is the name of the company you're getting the spacers from? So far I haven't been able to find anything anywhere.

Are these spacers something that can be made? I have access to machines (lathes, milling machines etc.) that could probably crank out something like this if I know where they go and what's involved in putting them in.
I believe the spacers he is talking about are wheel spacers - you can find them on ECS (I think TireRack might have them also), typically made by H&R. And if I'm correct, you're referring to body spacers that the off-road guys use - to my knowledge nobody has made these.

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I'm come'n up short everywhere. The best tire i could find is a Nokian Hakkapeliitta 285/60/R18. It's got an amazing tread design.
My roommate has got the winter version (275 front/ 315 rear) tires to the summer 20s on her 4.8is and she has no problem with winter driving anywhere. I wish these vehicles were more modular for all kinds of applications.
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Old 11-28-2010, 01:32 PM
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I'm come'n up short everywhere. The best tire i could find is a Nokian Hakkapeliitta 285/60/R18. It's got an amazing tread design.
My roommate has got the winter version (275 front/ 315 rear) tires to the summer 20s on her 4.8is and she has no problem with winter driving anywhere. I wish these vehicles were more modular for all kinds of applications.
Hey GOFAST would you happen to have a pic. of your roommates 4.8 on the 18's? Been looking for what i'm going to do about winter tires.
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Her ride is sitting on aggresive winter rubber but on her summer 20" rims. I don't even want to know what she paid for those fat ass winter tires. I'll take some pics and post them.
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I settled on Blizzaks 285/60/R18s on the rear. They look awesome but I was worried about them not clearing on the front so I left the 225s on which turn at a different rate, which in turn, affects my taction control and ABS. Am I gonna screw up my all wheel drive system if I drive my vehicle this way. I speedy reply would definitely help me. Thanks
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