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Old 06-24-2007, 03:48 PM
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Default i know here we go again wheel offsets

Im looking at buying a set of wheels i just want some advice on offsets and fitments


can this work 17x7.5 ET+48 all round?

with 215 on front and 225 on rear

is this a good combo ?
Old 06-24-2007, 04:16 PM
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No you need to go wider on the rear
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What wheels are you getting?
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keke well if they are right then u will see
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Sounds absoultely terrible to me!

Why on earth bother?
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There is LOADS of info in the Wheel & Tire Forum on here!

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793

Calculator!

http://home.comcast.net/~kenkamm/offset_calc.xls
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i read the tech forum already

does the rear have to be wider than the fronts?

can i just put a wider tyre on
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You do need the "stagger"
You cannot just put a wider tyre on a narrow wheel
Use the calcuator and it will tell you how close the the wing or the coilover you are.
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Originally Posted by mugen888,Jun 25 2007, 10:04 AM
i read the tech forum already

does the rear have to be wider than the fronts?

can i just put a wider tyre on
Put the car keys down and step away from your car....
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Stock +04 widths are 215 on the Front and 245 on the rear


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