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Wheel spacer opinion
Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:01 PM
http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/list/All/Pontiac/Sunfire/Wheels/Wheel_Spacers
Above is a link to several options in wheel spacing.
I have a body kit like this one:
http://www.autosportz.com/bodykits_03_pontiac_sunfire_bomex.htm
It is a Bomex kit, but the rear end of the car makes the rear wheels look very recessed inwards.
I only want the stock 15" tires on this car.
The rims will probably be the Trak Lites, or and equivalent.

So...
Which set of spacers should I get?
Am I supposed to get front and rear, just rear or?
If I add these spacers, do I need to get the car's current suspension tweeked to be compatible?
Any real danger in using these? I will be going with the hub and bolt version and not a spacer plate alone.

I know someone here must have the Bomex kit on their Sunfire.
What did you do?


2003 Sunfire with 2 1/4 inch turbo muffler, 2 1/4 piping, 2 1/2 inch resonator, a 2 1/4 inch catalytic converter, 2 1/4 inch down-pipe, a ported LSJ manifold, E-bay strut brace, and an AEM true cold air intake NOPI edition.

Re: Wheel spacer opinion
Friday, July 25, 2008 4:22 AM
get the correct wheels with the correct width and offset then you wont have a problem.



Re: Wheel spacer opinion
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:50 PM
Thanks man, that is the best option yet. I am a noob with the wheels and tires. The offset wheels will prevent the possibility of the extensions popping off.

Does anyone know how much of an offset on the wheels are needed for the Sunfire 02-05 Bomex kit?


2003 Sunfire with 2 1/4 inch turbo muffler, 2 1/4 piping, 2 1/2 inch resonator, a 2 1/4 inch catalytic converter, 2 1/4 inch down-pipe, a ported LSJ manifold, E-bay strut brace, and an AEM true cold air intake NOPI edition.
Re: Wheel spacer opinion
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:16 AM
offsets really depend on your suspension. if your looking to push the wheels out more you'll want a lower offset. depending on the width of the wheel and the suspension, get something around a 42mm offset



Re: Wheel spacer opinion
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:22 PM
Thank you, I will check into rims that fit that spec.
I am hoping I can find a rim that will take the existing rubber I have.


2003 Sunfire with 2 1/4 inch turbo muffler, 2 1/4 piping, 2 1/2 inch resonator, a 2 1/4 inch catalytic converter, 2 1/4 inch down-pipe, a ported LSJ manifold, E-bay strut brace, and an AEM true cold air intake NOPI edition.
Re: Wheel spacer opinion
Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:34 AM
well if you have stock 15s on it now, you'll need 15" rims then which imo with a body kit looks ridiciously small.



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