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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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what offset would i need for a 2wd saff. im looking at either azevs or rs 7s.


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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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You don't get a choice with those wheels .
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You don't get a choice with those wheels .
ah good ,

how do they sit on a saff in a 17" i think ill go for the azev a, mine is probably dropped about 40mm.


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I don't think either of those choices has clearance for big brakes - certainly not the Ford RS7s (without spacers).
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I don't think either of those choices has clearance for big brakes - certainly not the Ford RS7s (without spacers).
im running standard callipers


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ford rs7's will need 5mm spacers on the front to clear std 2wd 4 pots but imo look the tits (factory, but bigger)
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Get the lowest offset you can get away with, -30 should fine
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Originally Posted by lead_foot
Get the lowest offset you can get away with, -30 should fine
Huh, why?

I think Azev's or RS7's look lovely on Saphs!
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Get the lowest offset you can get away with, -30 should fine
Huh, why?

I think Azev's or RS7's look lovely on Saphs!
It will look awesome imho

most cossie i've seen have a gay offset, the wheels are half a mile inside the arches.
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Get the lowest offset you can get away with, -30 should fine
Huh, why?

I think Azev's or RS7's look lovely on Saphs!
It will look awesome imho

most cossie i've seen have a gay offset, the wheels are half a mile inside the arches.
On 3dr's the rear offset's are always shite! On 2wd Saph's I've seen the wheels always seem to look ok to me

On my 2wd my wheels are Grp A ET32 and sit perfect!
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