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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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What is a standard 2wd offset on a saff cos

What will 38mm offset in a 7 by 17 be like on my cosworth

Finally is a 2wd saff stud and nut or bolt fixing

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PS my cars in the painshop so I cant check

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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Std is 38mm i beleive...i went ET35 x 7inch on my Cossies cause they then fit over big brakes plus they look better IMO.


Stud and nut fixing.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosch-Man
Std is 38mm i beleive...i went ET35 x 7inch on my Cossies cause they then fit over big brakes plus they look better IMO.


Stud and nut fixing.
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I take it then that a 38mm wheel will sit out less

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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Yes but theres only 3mm in it not really noticable thinking about it...but with ap's etc it can be critical...although easy fix is a 3mm spacer
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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I had 17" x 7" wide with ET42 (came on car) and imo looked crap... I bought some 20mm hubcentric spacers (for the rear left front std) and that filled the archs just right...
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