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Old 13 December 2008, 09:31 PM
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would ET45 fit a classic scooby?


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Old 13 December 2008, 09:53 PM
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Old 13 December 2008, 09:56 PM
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Old 13 December 2008, 10:01 PM
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Only if the spokes are designed to fit over the calipers though
Old 14 December 2008, 12:27 AM
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there 18's and i could use spacers i guess
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Also, it depends on the rim width and tyres you're running. I had 215/45/18 with a 45 offset on a 7.5 inch rim and they'd rub the arches a little.
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The best offset (the correct one) is ET48-53, slightly out and you can get rubbing, but stick in the limits above and you should have no problems

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