Question: will these wheels fit?
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Question: will these wheels fit?
Ok, I'm looking into putting some new wheels onto my GSL-SE. Now I know that it is a continual debate as to what size/style etc, but I've found ones I like a lot... The problem is I don't know if they'll fit.
I know the ideal offset is 40mm, but these only come w/ a 43mm offset (16x7) How much would that be an issue? (205/45or50-16)
The 1st person to say 3mm gets flamed
I know the ideal offset is 40mm, but these only come w/ a 43mm offset (16x7) How much would that be an issue? (205/45or50-16)
The 1st person to say 3mm gets flamed
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here's a picture of the car...
and actually, I found another brand that makes basically the same wheel, in the right fitment, and they're lighter to boot! Rota Subzero.... I'll take 4 in gunmetal (but I do like the polished lip on the others better)
decisions decisions... and the 3mm will move it out if I'm not mistaken. It has GC coilovers on it, which are slightly narrower than the stock setup, but not by much.
and actually, I found another brand that makes basically the same wheel, in the right fitment, and they're lighter to boot! Rota Subzero.... I'll take 4 in gunmetal (but I do like the polished lip on the others better)
decisions decisions... and the 3mm will move it out if I'm not mistaken. It has GC coilovers on it, which are slightly narrower than the stock setup, but not by much.
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My Enkeis were a 38mm offset which moved the wheel 2mm closer to the strut/spring. 43mm would be moving the wheel out by 3mm. I'm not sure how much adverse pressure this will put on the wheel bearing/steering joints over time - it depends in part on your driving style.
So...Uh...Whats the stock or even "ideal" off-set for the 12A's 4x110?
~T.J.
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3mm 
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~T.J.
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Originally posted by 82streetracer
the first one looks better, gunmetal with a silver lip.
the first one looks better, gunmetal with a silver lip.
I'll think I'll go with those. I might have a connection with a place that will polish/clearcoat the lip for me though.... That would be cool
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Originally posted by 82streetracer
the first one looks better, gunmetal with a silver lip.
the first one looks better, gunmetal with a silver lip.
I'll think I'll go with those. I might have a connection with a place that will polish/clearcoat the lip for me though.... That would be cool
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