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2013/06/08 13:31:11 (permalink)
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5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me?

Hey All,
 
Time to get some new mags as my old ones the chrome is pealing off and letting the air out of my tires...
11years is a good run so I can't complain!
 
Now what I am having issues with is trying to find a decent 5 spoke mag in 17x7 in the front... if possible with a 17x8 in the back...
 
Might even resort to a 6 spoke, but just not having much luck in finding a decent 17x7...
 
Any suggestions?
 
Thanks!
Rolly :)

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    chase_d
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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/08 13:43:05 (permalink)
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    DB8 Has a few 6 spoke wheels with very close sizing (7.5 instead of 7)

     
    http://www.mr2australia.c./mr2play/tm.aspx?m=42621

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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/08 13:49:59 (permalink)
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    That being said, it isn't just you 17x7 & 17x8 do seem to be quite an uncommon size where has 17x8 & 17x9 is far more common and easily available (both new and used)

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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/08 15:07:46 (permalink)
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    chase_d
    DB8 Has a few 6 spoke wheels with very close sizing (7.5 instead of 7)
     http://www.mr2australia.c./mr2play/tm.aspx?m=42621

    Hey thanks for this link!! Will go through the 12 pages to have a look at what's there... then mebbe pm DB8
     
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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/08 16:01:43 (permalink)
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    His first page is all that matters, he updates the first post as he gets new stock and items sell.
     
     

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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/10 15:14:51 (permalink)
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    Yeah it is a great selection, unfortunately I need something sooner than 4-6 weeks and I'm certainly not rich enough to get it here in 5-7 days... *sigh*
    The search continues....

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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/10 16:41:02 (permalink)
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    Rolly check my for sale. I have a set of 17x7. Quite cheap.
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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/06/10 16:59:36 (permalink)
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    Rolly check my for sale. I have a set of 17x7. Quite cheap.

    Hey mate, nice rims but not really what I'm looking for...
    Cheers
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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/08/27 22:58:46 (permalink)
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    where are you located? I got a set of SSR integral a2 look a likes here in Perth.
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    Re: 5 spoke 17x7's impossible to find or just me? 2013/08/28 11:14:13 (permalink)
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    We've got a few 17x7.5 5 spokes:
     
    http://www.gorillaindustries.com.au/category/parts/wheels-used/

     
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