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Old 10-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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14" on the front?
Big Question! will 14" wheels fit on the front?
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FiveSpeedOrBust
Big Question! will 14" wheels fit on the front?
Sure as long as they have a 4x100 or 5x(whatever dimension it is) bolt pattern.
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:32 PM
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i just didnt know about caliper clearance
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Old 10-02-2009, 08:34 PM
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I don't think you should go smaller than 15". I have 16" and that seems just right for me.
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im looking at drag radials on 14's off of an integra
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you need to grind a little bit off for them to fit. but its doable. some ion's have done it. i might be doing this in the spring.
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some ions come stock with 14's
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Old 10-03-2009, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jonxxxedge1
some ions come stock with 14's
no they come with 15in steelies and 16in alloys
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depends on the offset, but yes 14's will fit


Thought I'd add this in also

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Originally Posted by FiveSpeedOrBust
i just didnt know about caliper clearance
plus the wheel gap might look kinda gay....
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no they come with 15in steelies and 16in alloys
my friend has an 03 ion, and it has 14 inch steelies on it, with factory hub caps
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Originally Posted by jonxxxedge1
my friend has an 03 ion, and it has 14 inch steelies on it, with factory hub caps
it dont come that way from the factory.
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that is a cute burnout.
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Old 10-05-2009, 09:21 PM
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Here's the answer to my own question...



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