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Old 01-07-2009, 06:13 PM
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Hi all this question has been asked thousands of times but can anyone tell me what the Offset is for a mk4 escort? been offered a set of cheap 7.5x17" wheels with an offset ET35, will these fit without rubbing the wheel arch or inner arch

feel like a plonker thanks
Old 01-07-2009, 06:35 PM
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yes et35 is correct,but depends on how low you got the car for it to scrape arches, you may need to trim them
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cheers for that, arches have already been rolled and flared so shouldn be a problem there.
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et35 to et40 is ideal for a 17x7.5 rim, so all good on that front
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You'll be fine mate. Mine are 17x8 et35 and fit...... Just
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8" wide?? WTF?
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
8" wide?? WTF?
I know
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