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Old 21-05-2007, 01:20 PM
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Default RS7 Softspokes 4, 7.5j x 17" ET38 offset on a series 1?

Seen a set of RS7 Softspokes for sale... 7.5J x 17" with ET38 offset, no idea when it comes to wheel sizes,offset,fitment sooooo would these fit a series 1 and what work would be needed? What sort of works involved in rolling back the arches? Cheers in advance guys
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should fit no problems, Ive 17" 8J ET40s on my S1 kitted S2. There wasnt any major modifications needed for them to fit.
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should fit no problems, Ive 17" 8J ET40s on my S1 kitted S2. There wasnt any major modifications needed for them to fit.
Thanks mate, just did't want to buy a set and then find out they're not the right ones. What is ET40 or ET38?
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I run softspokes on my rst with no problems m8

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Originally Posted by nicorsts1
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should fit no problems, Ive 17" 8J ET40s on my S1 kitted S2. There wasnt any major modifications needed for them to fit.
Thanks mate, just did't want to buy a set and then find out they're not the right ones. What is ET40 or ET38?
http://www.matey-matey.com/alloy-wheels.shtml#4

The above link explains it nicely
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Andy R - Cheers pal, appreciatate it.


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I run softspokes on my rst with no problems m8


Hansenturbo - that looks mint
Old 22-05-2007, 10:45 PM
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ive got my orion on dropped bout 50mm and got falken ziev tyres on diamond 7 spoke 17s dont catch mate pics on series 1 van rebuild on pic gallery
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So much better than diamond cut 7 spokes
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