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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394706 05/29/02 05:03 AM
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Originally posted by Square Root Guy:
It's the reason why you don't see "deep dish" wheels on a FWD car.
I see it all the time. Usually it comes with chrome fender trim as well. The wheels are usually the wire variety, and usually smaller then stock. :rolleyes:

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394707 05/29/02 05:18 AM
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Is there a particular reason you want to go to 5 lug?

It's all about balance.

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394708 05/29/02 05:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Rara:
Is there a particular reason you want to go to 5 lug?
Im just curious

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394709 05/29/02 01:30 PM
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Quote:
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Originally posted by Square Root Guy:
[b]It's the reason why you don't see "deep dish" wheels on a FWD car.
I see it all the time. Usually it comes with chrome fender trim as well. The wheels are usually the wire variety, and usually smaller then stock. :rolleyes: [/b]
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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394710 05/29/02 10:18 PM
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Quote:
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Originally posted by Rara:
[b]Is there a particular reason you want to go to 5 lug?
Im just curious[/b]
Seriously, unless you have a reason to shoot for 5 lug, its a waste of time. The 4-lug setup is plenty strong for the contour, there is plenty of wheel and brake rotor choices, etc. etc. . . .

of course, to me, pimp factor is rarely a good reason, but to some people its the best reason in the world *coughsaleencough*

It's all about balance.

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394711 05/29/02 11:23 PM
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The post 2000 Mondeo in Europe has 5 lug wheels 'cough..import..'cough'....hehe!!! wink

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394712 05/29/02 11:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ExDelayed:
Quote:
Originally posted by Square Root Guy:
[b]It's the reason why you don't see "deep dish" wheels on a FWD car.
I see it all the time. Usually it comes with chrome fender trim as well. The wheels are usually the wire variety, and usually smaller then stock. :rolleyes: [/b]
LMAO!! especially here in Southern Arizona!

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Re: 4 Lug to 5 Lug
#394713 05/30/02 03:50 PM
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From a strength standpoint, I recall that the Bondurant SVT used stock 4-lug settup with ARP lug bolts. Perhaps ARP makes them available to the public or could be pursuaded too?

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