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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Default offset question. 17”x9.5” +38mm

Is it possible to use 84-87 offset wheels (17”x9.5” +38mm) on a 88+ car? The 38mm offset rims would sit about 18mm ~0.71 of an inch further out then a stock 17 offset rim?


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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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That sounds about right to me. :yesnod:

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Default Re: offset question. 17”x9.5” +38mm (Bluewasp)

Is it possible to use 84-87 offset wheels (17”x9.5” +38mm) on a 88+ car? The 38mm offset rims would sit about 18mm ~0.71 of an inch further out then a stock 17 offset rim?

Rob, what the heck are you up to now?? Don't u have ccw's on the car?
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Rob, what the heck are you up to now?? Don't u have ccw's on the car?
I've decided to sell the CCWs and put on silver 17inch wheels off a 87!!
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