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kentwat
02-16-2011, 12:07 PM
I was planning to go and look at these wheels. I was looking and 40-44 is the recommended for back spacing. I also found another set of 15's but they had 38mm backspace. I saw these run around $100 per so I figured 250 was fair. I'm just nervous about buying used weels and wondering about them being stolen or hot? I was looking since my 13's are nearly treadless.
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/pts/2214197140.html

This was a set of Rota's
http://bham.craigslist.org/pts/2185524056.html

88LXi68
02-17-2011, 10:32 AM
I personally think the rotas are nicer and I like the offset too

Nio
02-17-2011, 10:44 AM
while the Rotas are very nice, I just don't like that spider web look.

And the Motegi's are also nice but look like they need some work.

MessyHonda
02-17-2011, 12:06 PM
Rotas have other options too...and have the 40 offset that we need

charliekuney
02-17-2011, 12:54 PM
Uh, I don't think anyone's going to steel the wheels off of a car like this. Get lug locks. My car came with the OEM set. <3

dacantu
02-17-2011, 01:19 PM
i personally think the rotas are nicer

x2!

kentwat
02-17-2011, 01:40 PM
I received one reply back from the rotas but he must have sold them. The Motegi's he stated they have 5" bs and in looking at measurements that is about 30mm trying a wheel calculator. I'm probably going to keep looking. I still have a 15" set of saturn backwards saw blades I may just use. I liked those rotas.

charliekuney
02-17-2011, 01:59 PM
The Motegi's he stated they have 5" bs and in looking at measurements that is about 30mm trying a wheel calculator.

5 inches = 127 millimeters

86AccordLxi
02-18-2011, 01:11 AM
^no, that's not how backspacing works.

Backspacing = edge of wheel to mounting surface.

Offset = centerline of wheel to mounting surface.

5" backspacing on 7" wheel = ~38mm.

kentwat
02-18-2011, 07:22 AM
I may have to go and look at them this weekend then. See if maybe 200 will bring them home.

charliekuney
02-18-2011, 01:20 PM
^no, that's not how backspacing works.

Oops, I don't know what I was thinking.