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> ET26 offset - what to expect?, 15" x 5.5" wheel
Literati914
post May 12 2020, 10:31 AM
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thinking about some 15x5.5" wheels with an ET26 offset.. I know it'll kick the wheel out a bit over the stock ET40, but is it enough to be un-doable w/o spacers (which I'd like to avoid if possible)? I don't mind rolling the rear lip if necessary but I'm concerned about the fronts mostly.

Stick to a certain tire size?

I think some of the fuchs and cookie cutters that people use are ET23, right?
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post May 12 2020, 02:52 PM
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..anyone ?



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post May 12 2020, 03:39 PM
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40-26=14mm -- so about 1/2" closer to the fender lip. You will be stuck with skinny tires.

et23 is on 7" wide wheels. So wider 1/2" outer and 1" inner.
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post May 12 2020, 03:55 PM
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Don't go that route. Use ET36 off set regardless of wheel type. Use a 6" wheel.
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post May 12 2020, 04:21 PM
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Are we thinking the ET26 will have the fronts rubbing the outer lip or inner wall? ..because I thought there was an excess of outer wheel well in the front (when using stock wheels) ?



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In the Front: Is there room for a 1/2" wider lip on a stock sized wheel?



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post May 12 2020, 09:12 PM
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16 x 6 is a good choice all the way around.
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plenty of room in the front
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post May 12 2020, 11:57 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ May 12 2020, 10:12 PM) *

16 x 6 is a good choice all the way around.


I appreciate that, but I've found a set of wheels that I reeaally like and that are dirt cheap.

I figure I can roll both front and rear lips if need be.. but I was wondering if that would be enough - or even necessary with ET26 on a 15x5.5 wheel. I was also hoping for at least 195x65r15 tires. A 185/70 may be better tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)



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