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Old 27 July 2014, 03:24 PM
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Default STI Hatch 18" x 8.5 offset??

Guys I'm having trouble trying to work out what offset wheels I'd need.

I currently have the 330S 5 spoke wheels on which are ET55 with 225/35 R18

I'm looking to change these for the same size just with wider tyres (245s or 255s) but the aftermarket wheels I want are ET15 and no mention of other offsets available.

I'm struggling to get my head round how to workout if these will fit/clear the brakes, not stick out of the arches or rub anywhere

Can anyone help me out? What ET should I be looking for?
Old 27 July 2014, 03:28 PM
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if they are et15, and your original are et55. then the new wheels will sit a further 40mm/4cm out of the arches

i.e. scrub like ****

you can usually get away with about ET40 - 45, any lower and you start running into potential scrubbing issues
Old 27 July 2014, 04:54 PM
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This is the look I'm going for but unfortunately not many of the people who have posted pics like this have given any details on wheel specs.

Rota Force.



So I need to be looking for a wheel with an ET40+.
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Originally Posted by BULLITT
This is the look I'm going for but unfortunately not many of the people who have posted pics like this have given any details on wheel specs.

Rota Force.



So I need to be looking for a wheel with an ET40+.
Same wheels I have fitted to my hatch. Rota G-Force 18x9 114.3pcd ET35. No arch work required and no scrubbing

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Old 27 July 2014, 05:11 PM
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Spot on info thanks what tyre size are running?
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