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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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i have been offered a set of oz wheels off a focus, et 42. first off will i need to fit spacers? second what size will i need for my erst? and thrid whats everyones thoughts on wheel spacers?

thanks for your help inadvance guys, neil

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Run 5mm hub-centric spacers. I use them on mine and have done 170+mph in it with those fitted. I've run them for years. That would bring your ET42's down to ET37, which would be pretty ideal IMO.

I also wouldn't go any wider than 7" and 16" diameter is optimum if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Run 5mm hub-centric spacers. I use them on mine and have done 170+mph in it with those fitted. I've run them for years. That would bring your ET42's down to ET37, which would be pretty ideal IMO.

I also wouldn't go any wider than 7" and 16" diameter is optimum if you ask me.

the wheels are 7x17,
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