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question for you wheel/suspension guys...

Old 04-25-2006, 08:14 AM
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Default question for you wheel/suspension guys...

if I run 8.5 inch wheels with stock suspension but a 20mm spacer, will that be too wide? thanks in advance!
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8.5" wide with what offset?
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Totally depends on the wheel. As mentioned, the ET or offset will determine that.
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I am basically looking to see if I can fit these on the TT with 5X112 adaptors.8.5J x 18 ET 20
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Default sorry, the thinnest adapter available is 20mm's thick... you'll wind up at et=zero

and "out" past the fenders
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Default Yes. Offset calculator, front will be 22mm outside fender edge and rear will be 16 mm outside.&

Do search for offset calculator and check it yourself.

It will not work.
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darn it! thanks though
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thanks..
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Time for a wide body kit! :^D
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Only if offset is less than 40mm.
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