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    I know there are a million threads out there but all i want to know is the biggest wheel you can run just by doing an Aspire breaks swap.
    I know this is a fairly easy swap i was just wandering what kind of options it opens up as far as wheels go.

    Any info would be great
    THANKS!
    srsbzns

    My Car
    93 Festiva L - first car
    the rest of 'em
    68 coronet
    83 bmw e28
    84 bmw e28
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  • #2
    There was member here that had 17's. looked stupid I thought. Look in the gallery might be a picture there. His name was Seanpaintsflames.
    Brian
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



    93 GL modyfied!!!
    :fish:

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    • #3
      Here is a picture of that car. Looks good!
      -Josh R

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      • #4
        must use spacers with 17"s thinist wheels i've seen are 7" with a 40 offset (won't clear the rear)
        Trees aren't kind to me...

        currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
        94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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        • #5
          I found some wheels that would fit stock festiva hubs that only went as big as 16, some 17's but I doubt they'd fit well.
          "If you're not first you're last!" -Ricky Bobby

          -91L "Oliver" Now B6DE swapped with an ATX Capri ECU on a MTX!!!!
          The little Festy that could...and did!
          (Gone on to a new life)
          -90 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer

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          • #6
            so what do i have to do to make14's or15's fit?
            srsbzns

            My Car
            93 Festiva L - first car
            the rest of 'em
            68 coronet
            83 bmw e28
            84 bmw e28
            84 bmw e28
            85 caprice
            93 escort
            93 escort wagon
            88 dodge ram
            97 blazer
            01 grand am

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            • #7
              usually nothing, you may need 1/4" spacers depending what tire you use. if you wnat lo-pros, go with 195/45/15s and you "shouldn't" need any spacers. (this depends on rear struts and wheel offset.
              Trees aren't kind to me...

              currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
              94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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              • #8
                so with just the brake swap it should all fit correctly?
                (just makin sure still a little confused on this end)
                srsbzns

                My Car
                93 Festiva L - first car
                the rest of 'em
                68 coronet
                83 bmw e28
                84 bmw e28
                84 bmw e28
                85 caprice
                93 escort
                93 escort wagon
                88 dodge ram
                97 blazer
                01 grand am

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by festivawannab View Post
                  so what do i have to do to make14's or15's fit?
                  Just get the proper sized wheels and bolt them on. I have 14x6 with 38mm offset. I have 195/45/14 tires and the car is lowered I have no issues what so ever!
                  Brian
                  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



                  93 GL modyfied!!!
                  :fish:

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                  • #10
                    ^^ what he said, but if you need to run 185/60/14s use the aspire rear struts. i'm running 14x6 w/ +35 offset 185/60/14s and the tires rub the rear pearches a bit in hard corners.
                    Trees aren't kind to me...

                    currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
                    94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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                    • #11
                      so i do the brake swap and they fit

                      if i dont do the break swap they still fit correct?
                      srsbzns

                      My Car
                      93 Festiva L - first car
                      the rest of 'em
                      68 coronet
                      83 bmw e28
                      84 bmw e28
                      84 bmw e28
                      85 caprice
                      93 escort
                      93 escort wagon
                      88 dodge ram
                      97 blazer
                      01 grand am

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                      • #12
                        ^^The brake swap doesn't matter as long as you get the proper wheels.
                        Brian
                        http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



                        93 GL modyfied!!!
                        :fish:

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                        • #13
                          ah ha
                          i finally got it

                          sorry guys i was gittin a little bit cinfused

                          thats great and thanks for all your help!
                          srsbzns

                          My Car
                          93 Festiva L - first car
                          the rest of 'em
                          68 coronet
                          83 bmw e28
                          84 bmw e28
                          84 bmw e28
                          85 caprice
                          93 escort
                          93 escort wagon
                          88 dodge ram
                          97 blazer
                          01 grand am

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by 25Horseplay View Post
                            Just get the proper sized wheels and bolt them on. I have 14x6 with 38mm offset. I have 195/45/14 tires and the car is lowered I have no issues what so ever!

                            Where are you getting 195/45/14's and what brand are you running? The only ones I've found are Toyo's and they are terribly expensive. Way too much for what I want to spend. I looked at 185/60/13's and can't find them either unless I pay top dollar.
                            '93 Festiva GL / "HOT ROD"
                            '02 F-150 Supercrew
                            '02 Excursion 4x4
                            '98 Jeep Cherokee Classic Limited

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                            • #15
                              I have Toyo's, I bought them at Onlinetires.com. Best price I could find on 195/45/14.
                              Brian
                              http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



                              93 GL modyfied!!!
                              :fish:

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