Question about the offset
Question about the offset
Hello everybody,
I am thinking of buy new rims for my Xfire cab. 06'
Right now the rims are ( Offset )ET35 in front and ET22 in back. Those are the standard sizes.
I have found some amazing rims, replicas of the SLR Mercedes, check picture.
(rims in the internet Option M443 8x18 5/112 ET35 Nav 66.6 )
But the thing is that they are both ET35.
Do I need some spacers? WHat brand of spacers do you use?
And how is it possible that I hear people say they have different size of ET numbers?
I am thinking of buy new rims for my Xfire cab. 06'
Right now the rims are ( Offset )ET35 in front and ET22 in back. Those are the standard sizes.
I have found some amazing rims, replicas of the SLR Mercedes, check picture.
(rims in the internet Option M443 8x18 5/112 ET35 Nav 66.6 )
But the thing is that they are both ET35.
Do I need some spacers? WHat brand of spacers do you use?
And how is it possible that I hear people say they have different size of ET numbers?
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Re: Question about the offset
Use this tool:
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Put the stock/OEM info on the right and the new/mod info on the left.
All clearance info is shown instantly below.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Put the stock/OEM info on the right and the new/mod info on the left.
All clearance info is shown instantly below.
www.CustomCrossfire.com
Re: Question about the offset
I found those wheels in the internet on a swedish site.
they look good I think.
do you have a good site where it might be possible to buy a spacer?
In finland they are forbidden, but to adjust the wheels i will need some.
Could you inform me as soon as possible, so can order them. THX
Best regards
they look good I think.
do you have a good site where it might be possible to buy a spacer?
In finland they are forbidden, but to adjust the wheels i will need some.
Could you inform me as soon as possible, so can order them. THX
Best regards
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Re: Question about the offset
Originally Posted by martosh79
I found those wheels in the internet on a swedish site.
they look good I think.
do you have a good site where it might be possible to buy a spacer?
In finland they are forbidden, but to adjust the wheels i will need some.
Could you inform me as soon as possible, so can order them. THX
Best regards
they look good I think.
do you have a good site where it might be possible to buy a spacer?
In finland they are forbidden, but to adjust the wheels i will need some.
Could you inform me as soon as possible, so can order them. THX
Best regards
I'm sorrry, the ones in the earlier post?
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Re: Question about the offset
Originally Posted by martosh79
And where did you find the spacers if you had to use them?
here is also a picture that I found with them installed.
here is also a picture that I found with them installed.
Good company, high quality.
Re: Question about the offset
Originally Posted by maxcichon
What wheels?
I'm sorrry, the ones in the earlier post?
I'm sorrry, the ones in the earlier post?
Thx for the link maxcichon, just have to see if the send to finland.
Isn't 1,25" wheel adaptor a bit to big? I ahve been told to palce only a 13mm spacer and it will do the trick. What is best?
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Re: Question about the offset
Yes, I agree. 1.25" (32 mm) is excessive and might make the whole wheel a bit weak (but that is speaking as an engineer ONLY-I don't really know about cars). Applications like that might be why aftermarket spacers are illegal in Finland.
I'm installing new rims and tires this coming week and will use 15 mm in the rear and 5 mm or 10 mm in the front to stay away from the upper balljoint nut. I'll "dry fit" both front and rear, drive it and add spacers where needed to:
P.S. I spent a wonderful 6 weeks in Espoo working at the Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Interesting-that was the first time I left a pub at 2:30 AM and it was still light out! Made me re-enter the pub and continue drinking!
I'm installing new rims and tires this coming week and will use 15 mm in the rear and 5 mm or 10 mm in the front to stay away from the upper balljoint nut. I'll "dry fit" both front and rear, drive it and add spacers where needed to:
- Make it work with minimal rubbing.
- Make it look as good as possible.
P.S. I spent a wonderful 6 weeks in Espoo working at the Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Interesting-that was the first time I left a pub at 2:30 AM and it was still light out! Made me re-enter the pub and continue drinking!
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