CRAP! Wrong offset question
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CRAP! Wrong offset question
Hi everyone, so I bought a set of wheels off craigslist, and the ad said 48mm offset, so I didn't worry about it, but now that I'm home I saw that on the box, they're stamped 40mm offset.. is there any hope of getting these to work?
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More than likely. . . . no. Unless the wheels are in boxes that are improperly-labeled or just mismatched with the wheels, and they are, in fact, a 48 offset.
If you go to a local tire shop, they should be able to help you out in determining which is right.
If you go to a local tire shop, they should be able to help you out in determining which is right.
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spacers?
Thanks for the knowledge.. I called the craigslist guy to see if he'd take them back, and he said he doesn't take returns, but I could find wheel spacers at pep boys.. but that seems like asking to break a bolt or something.. any experience with spacers?
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My wheels i got are like 38 mm offset. the only time it rubs is when i take a big dip.. but dont make the same mistake i did they will go off on ya hehe. but its doing great for me so just sell yours and get some like higher one..
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if you want to widen the track of the vehicle (get it away from the spring) then a wheel spacer is the correct part to use.
With the wheels on the car, measure how much gap is available between the inside of the fender and outside of the wheel/tire combo. This will be the maximum spacer size you can use. A complete, well manufactured kit should include longer wheel studs as well.
With the wheels on the car, measure how much gap is available between the inside of the fender and outside of the wheel/tire combo. This will be the maximum spacer size you can use. A complete, well manufactured kit should include longer wheel studs as well.
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Check the back of the wheel and see what offset is stamped.
If it's 40, then it's 40, and it won't measure to "42" and the guy is lying.
The major question... how wide are the wheels? If they are wide (8"), then 42 would be OK probably... but the rim would be almost to wide to squeeze under the fender.
My 17x7.5's are et48mm, and I am flush with the fender. OEM WRX wheels are et53 and, I think, 6" wide. So if the wheel is wide enough, offset is going to be the least of your fitment issues.
If it's 40, then it's 40, and it won't measure to "42" and the guy is lying.
The major question... how wide are the wheels? If they are wide (8"), then 42 would be OK probably... but the rim would be almost to wide to squeeze under the fender.
My 17x7.5's are et48mm, and I am flush with the fender. OEM WRX wheels are et53 and, I think, 6" wide. So if the wheel is wide enough, offset is going to be the least of your fitment issues.
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