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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Does anyone know if et38 offset 6 spoke Compomotive Mo's (17x8) will fit my 2wd Sapph cossy?
They came off a Ford Focus.

I cant see why they shouldn't as i know et35 offset works on them
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Should do. I've got 17x7.5 wheels with ET38 offset on my saff and they are fine.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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ET33 - ET40 on a saph so you will be fine.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Run et30 on the front and et27 on rear o my saff

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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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That car of your certainly looks sweet with those wheels Stu
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Cheers for your advice everyone.
I thaught they would fit, but always best to ask just in case!
sounds like they will go on there no problem then.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Yeah I really like those wheels too ,
definately suite the car im suprised they fit with such a wide offset, do you have any problems with them rubbing on the arches Stu?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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STD et 2wd is ET40.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Steve no probs with arch rubbing,but do run 909 coilovers,now pintodan does have a set for sale,

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