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Old 03-23-2004, 07:55 AM
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Dave,
I was unsure which to use myself. Ultimately, I used the 5-lug hubs with the pin drive hub adaptors, so I essentially have the best of both worlds. With the hub adapters, the wheel is a true knock off, but if I ever wanted to use a different wheel I can remove the hub adaptors and just bolt on any other wheel I want.

But, in retrospect, if I were to do it again, I'd probably just use ERA's standard 6-pin hubs. When I ordered the car, I imagined changing wheels periodically and wanted the flexibility and options available by a simple bolt on wheel , etc., but quite honestly, I don't think I will be changing wheels any time soon.

But Cal is right, 6-pins and even the 5-lug hub adaptors are much more expesive than a simple bolt on wheel. How important is authenticity to you?
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