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Old May 23, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Staggered Wheel Identification

Ok, so I just had the tires changed on my G.. came home and noticed that the left front and rear wheels are swapped, although the tire configuration (225/245) is good. Needless to say I am pi$$ed off coz I can't drive over the weekend. I wanted to go back to the shop and say some nice words on Monday. Before I do that, I just want to make sure that it's this shop that made the mistake and not the one before (that I might've not noticed).

So my question: Is there a way to tell if the wheel is a front or rear by looking at it with out pulling it off? part numbers somewhere? tape measure?

2003 G35c 6MT 18" OEM Wheels w/ brembos

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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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pretty sure the rims are all the same size. the tires on the back are just wider.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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this guy that was interesting in purchasing my factory rims was telling me how the rear rim is heavier.. i dunno about that but the tires are wider, can be easily read from the tire itself..

also don't our Gs have a special nut that prevents the rear tires from being installed in the front?

In order to install spacers, you would have to remove this extra "nut"
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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