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Run 17" wheels and they looked a little funny
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) For winter I ran 17" wheels and they looked a little funny, but drove well in snow.
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Most people run the H&R, but brand doesn't matter.
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I didnt use spacers bacause it was just for a couple months, so I lived with the "tucked in" look
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I would not attampt to use the stock lug bolts with even a 5mm spacer.
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I put on my winter wheels, and the offsets are slightly different than the factory wheels. Factory is ET50/ET65 F/R, and these are ET54/ET58 F/R. Widths are the same.
The rears are +7mm, and the front are -4mm. So the rears are flush with the fenders (looks great), but the fronts are tucking.
Ideally I'd like to get some 8mm spacers for the front so I can push the wheels out a bit. What brand are you guys using? And are our wheel bolts long enough that we can use them with spacers, or will I need to purchase new ones?
Thanks,
- Anthony
through 7mm you'll be fine w/ stock bolts, but in order to come anywhere close to matching the rears visually you'll need a 14 or 15mm up front to bring you to standard GT3 offset for 8.5. Most people run the H&R, but brand doesn't matter. Just make sure they are hubcentric and come with longer bolts.
Edit: missed the "winter" part, 7mm will probably work with your stock bolts. Measure to be sure
Yeah, but these wheels are already 4mm in closer than the factory wheels, so adding a 5mm spacer should only add 1mm to the depth over the stock wheels.
If these were on stock wheels and adding a 5mm spacer, then I'd be more concerned.
Actually the offset doesn't have a truly direct correlation with the distance the lugs must travel from wheel model to wheel model.
Just measure, worst case buy longer. And guys we are talking a hair over 3/16" of spacer here
How many turns (or partial turns) of the lug bolt is 3/16"? Your bolt would have 3/16" less depth into the hub to hold the wheel on securely.
Like I said, it may not make a difference, but I would not want to bet my life on it. How much damage would you have to pay for if you lost a front wheel while traveling even 30 MPH? Much more than 10 new bolts would cost. Think about it......... is it worth the risk?
spacers = need longer bolts
end of that story!
I have H&R 15 mm up front and POS 7mm in the rear (but they were free, Thanks Ferd
) For winter I ran 17" wheels and they looked a little funny, but drove well in snow. I didnt use spacers bacause it was just for a couple months, so I lived with the "tucked in" look
GL and post some pics
^^^^ +1 if you add 15mm spacer, you must add 15mm more on a stock bolt. Doesnt matter what size spacer, you must add the same length on the bolt.... Your welcome Ed, just passing them along, Thanks Mother
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