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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: dude8383 on June 06, 2007, 04:40:40 PM
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I have a question about using the studs.
I bought two rims that are ET 38 and these match exactly to my pair that will be going in front.
Here's the catch, the hub design is simply shorter than the wheels that are going up front...ET 25.
It seems like the length is going to be exactly the same if not maybe a bit longer.
What should I do? Measure the distance first or go with 60mm or 80mm stud kit.
Do you think the 80mm kit will be overkill for the front's?
Or should I mix and match, 60mm's for the front and 80mm's for the rear.
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I'm not sure if I understand you correctly but I would think you would want to just run the wheels upfront as is since they are already et25 and just get spacers for the rear. As for 60 vs 80, some say 60 is at the edge of being able to use 10mm spacers or more. I would do some measurments on your wheel just to make sure. Also, 80 might not allow you to put any sort of caps on your wheels.
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Waiting for my 60mm kit, the 80mm kit would be overkill.
Pics to come :)