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Old 08-01-2005, 11:35 AM
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can someone please tell me the offset thats needed to fit a rs500.

ive got some et25 17 x 8 inch rims just wanted to know if they fit

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Old 08-01-2005, 11:40 AM
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I have 8 x 17 inch ET 25 HockRs on my 3dr and they only catch when I wind the coilovers down really low. I am using 215/40/17 tyres but tried 235/40/17 and they caught the bodykit on std ride height.

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Old 08-01-2005, 11:42 AM
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This is what mine are

ET37 on the front with a 7.5" rim
ET35 on the rear with an 8" rim
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Same as tiff on mine. But also have 16" et20 for rear and 16" et30 for front BBS split rims.
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thats of no help

so by looks of it 17 x 8 with 215/40/17 will fit on a 3dr??
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i've got 225/35/17 on mine.

tiff has 235/40 i believe.
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