17x9 wheels

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Can anyone tell me if 17x9,,offset +35,,will fit on an fto,,,if not can they be made to fit using spacers and if so what mm spacers would i need,looking at a set of white work wheels would look great if only they will fit,can any one with wheel experence help me please.
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x9... hmmm, might need some spacers there on a 35+ offset. I hazard a guess as to say a 5mm spacer.
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Iirc +35 should fit, may need to remove plastic from your front wheel arches for turning space
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I have +35 on 17x8's on the car now and they rub at full lock. I would not have it on 17x9's.
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wont fit on rear my other 18x8.5 +35 fouled on the rear trailing arm, hast to use a 5mm spacer to clear it
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