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gtatbrissy

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« on: April 18, 2010, 12:36:42 AM »
if i was to get 15x8 inch wheels with et0 what sizes wheel spacers should i get??

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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2010, 09:58:35 AM »
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

If you took the stock 14x6 et37 and swapped it for a 15x8 et0 you'd need a 12mm spacer to keep the rim the same space from the strut housing.  You'd have 50mm more rim sticking out of the wheel well though, IDK if that would bind in the wheel housing.
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2010, 03:11:28 AM »
thanks for the quick response