Offset Problems
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Offset Problems
I just got a set of RS4 replica's yesterday, they look great. However, expecting the usual ET35, I was surprised to find out these are ET33; I would have preferred something larger than ET35, but it is what it is...
Anyhow, I'm going to mount them tonight, but am afraid they're going to stick out too much. The wheels are 17x7.5" on a 98.5 w/sport suspension.
I've read a fair amount in the archives, but just want to clarify a few things...
1. Are they going to look butt ugly sticking out so far?
2. Anybody have pics with a similar setup?
3. Can a wider wheel with an ET33 cause wheel bearing damage, or shorten the lifespan significantely?
4. I think I might have to drop the car a bit (maybe 1-1.5"), will this cause any problems with the 225/45/17" tires rubbing?
5. What exactly are rolled fenders?
I'm getting carried away aren't I? I'm sure everything will be fine, I've just never done wheel and possibly suspension mods before, so I don't now what to expect.
Anyhow, I'm going to mount them tonight, but am afraid they're going to stick out too much. The wheels are 17x7.5" on a 98.5 w/sport suspension.
I've read a fair amount in the archives, but just want to clarify a few things...
1. Are they going to look butt ugly sticking out so far?
2. Anybody have pics with a similar setup?
3. Can a wider wheel with an ET33 cause wheel bearing damage, or shorten the lifespan significantely?
4. I think I might have to drop the car a bit (maybe 1-1.5"), will this cause any problems with the 225/45/17" tires rubbing?
5. What exactly are rolled fenders?
I'm getting carried away aren't I? I'm sure everything will be fine, I've just never done wheel and possibly suspension mods before, so I don't now what to expect.
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No problems
Your wheels won't stick out at all. The face will sit 62mm from the hub. Just for comparison, a BBS CH has its face sticking out 73mm from the hub. Yours won't stick out at all.
You shouldn't have any rubbing issues.
You shouldn't have any rubbing issues.
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You should be OK. 2mm is not that much. If you had 235s I would be more worrked.
Som A! wheels had ET32 offsets.
Rolled fenders are bending the lip of the fender wheel arch to keep it from rubing and touching the tires. If done correctly the paint will not crack. I don't think you need this. BTW I have 17x7.5 wheels and my car is not lowered.
Rolled fenders are bending the lip of the fender wheel arch to keep it from rubing and touching the tires. If done correctly the paint will not crack. I don't think you need this. BTW I have 17x7.5 wheels and my car is not lowered.
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