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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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does anyone know if you can put a 19x8 rim in the rear of a b5 with a offset of (et45)? without spacers thanks
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I say that simply because they are 19" wheels.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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i currently have 19x8.5 with an offest of et35 and their fine, just wondering about the et45
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Default why would that be an issue? rolling diameter would be the same, assuming he uses the right tires

x8" wheel with +45mm is fine.

you can run 8.5" with +35mm, if you're not too low.
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thank you, i really needed some help with this issue, i currently have 19x8.5 with et35 on 225/35/19 with h&r coilovers. i was looking at new wheels but the guy from axis said i would need 10mm spacers because the new wheel is 19x8 with et45 offset, he said the inner lip will hit the coil springs???? pls. help thank you
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Sounds likes you were told exactly what you need to know.
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Another example.
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Opinion /= fact.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Default ask in the wheel forum, but I don't see why you'd need a spacer for a tire that is the same size

overall as a 225/45/17 that is stock.

and stock is +45mm on most of the stock wheels. +43mm on mine. +35mm on aftermarkets.

there are ppl running 235/40/17 Rcomps on 17x8, +35mm wheels granted, I don't run my car too low, which helps with rubbing... as well as rolled fenders and taking things slow on the street.
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Oh, and what are you going to do about it? You've tripped up trying to "get me" before you know.
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