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NaKoRuRu
10-25-2005, 07:49 PM
Hey guys Im about to aquire a set of HP Evo's 18x8. Im gonna pick them up thursday. I have just a quick question though... ummm the guy who is selling them to me said that he used them with spacers. I asked them if they will fit without spacers he said that he thinks so. He also said that if they don't it will only be by a few millimeters and that I could just file the caliper down a bit. Now does anyone here have any experience with these wheels on their GTI?!? I have stock brakes and suspension. I can't wait to put them on and take some pictures :D
http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/HP/evohs.gif
ManaSteel
10-25-2005, 09:41 PM
whats the offset? im pretty sure they'll clear, they just might look a bit tucked in the rear.
NaKoRuRu
10-25-2005, 10:56 PM
I think they are 35... i couldn't find it on their site but a ebay auction for the same wheels says its 35... i' think i'll just take the spacers from him.
05GLI
10-28-2005, 09:00 AM
With a little reaearce you can find your answer on the net. It i searly so I look to find the answer to your question. My offset is 38mmm and w/o spacers they are to close to my rear calipers. There is a credit card gap between the wheels and calipers.

GET SPACERS. DO NOT FILE YOUR CALIPERS.


Final..... note those are some nice wheels. They will look good.
NaKoRuRu
10-28-2005, 09:13 AM
^^^^Thanks bro. Ok. Just for the record, for anyone looking at this thread. Yes, 05GLI was right. Definatly need spacers. 100% SO... thats a wrap! I'll post pictures!! :D
bugzy
10-28-2005, 09:24 AM
to add, www.purems.com is a good source for spacers

or you can PM mikekim ...
GTi_01
10-28-2005, 10:54 AM
heh, kinda sad that we couldnt get the wheels off by ourselves last night. lol
that wheel shop torqued the hell outta them. and on top of that, all the local wheel shops dont have the spacers for your car.
who knew installing new wheels would take so long. :(
05GLI
10-28-2005, 11:13 AM
With a little reaearce you can find your answer on the net. It i searly so I look to find the answer to your question. My offset is 38mmm and w/o spacers they are to close to my rear calipers. There is a credit card gap between the wheels and calipers.

GET SPACERS. DO NOT FILE YOUR CALIPERS.


Final..... note those are some nice wheels. They will look good.



Wow I had no Clue I was typing that bad this morning. :(

Glad you found your answer though. :tup:
NaKoRuRu
10-28-2005, 12:16 PM
w00t. After you left Jesse. I went down to that "mod" shop tire place. The people there were jerks. I just fucken left. After that I went to the little shop down the street and BAM! They had the spacers w00t. Heheh. We test fitted them and the wheels are a reasuring distance away from the calipers. Whew. Ima go wash my car now :D
NaKoRuRu
10-28-2005, 12:17 PM
Oh yea... thanks to everyone who replied :D
NaKoRuRu
10-28-2005, 03:25 PM
Alright Guys got pictures :) Go here:
http://www.automotivearena.com/forums/showthread.php?p=553932#post553932
GTi_01
10-29-2005, 12:02 AM
bout time eh... wheels look good. just needs have the rear stick out some more.
NaKoRuRu
10-29-2005, 01:54 AM
^^^ HOw about some spacers for christmas?!? :P hahha