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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Clearence Problem?

Will these wheels fit a FC?
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16x7

ET
14

PCD
100/114.3x8H

Backspacing
116

X-Factor
60.21

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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Errr...whats an "X-Factor"? For an N/A, the lug spacing is fine, and the width of the wheel is fine. I don't see an offset listed. You will need a +40 mmm offset or lower (+35 in the front and +30 in the back is best IMO).

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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I think the ET is the Offset and I dont know what X-factor is (copied off of a website). There are 2 different offsets for this type of wheel. One is 14 and the other is 42 according to the website.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Here's the link:
http://www.brigwheels.com/wheel-pro5gm.htm
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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the X-Factor is a simple aggregate measure of how cool the wheel makes you look while drifting.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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HAHAHA. Yeah, I think they would look awesome while drifting.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Would these line up with the fenders if they are +14 offset?
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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for those wheels, the clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 26mm MORE than a stock 16x7 wheel.
The outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 26mm over what the stock 16x7 wheel would.

So it would look like some downtown low rider with wide wheels sticking way way out.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
So it would look like some downtown low rider with wide wheels sticking way way out.
LOL, forget that. How about the 42 offset or 35? I just want a wheel that will line up with the fenders nicely and have a nice lip.

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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35 is pretty ideal, 42 is in just a hair.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Those numbers don't make any sense.
"ET" is typically offset, but they do a backspacing spec - both are not even close.
A backaspace of 116mm = about 4.5"
ET of 14mm = to a backspacing of about 7" / 2 + 14mm = 3.5" + 0.5" = 4"

The specs are off be about half an inch.

Find out what the actual specs are!
Until we know what the real offset is, I can't give you a real answer.


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