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Will these enkies fit me fto

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Does anyone know if these would fit my Fto gpx

enkie rpf1 17" 45 offset



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Stud pattern is ok, offset is getting a little high. May need spacers, but they should fit.

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Bennoz wrote:Stud pattern is ok, offset is getting a little high. May need spacers, but they should fit.
45 is high for a 8'' wide rim. i'd recommend a +35 offset, but with these you will need spacers as the fronts will easily scrub when turning.
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Also keeping in mind, spacers are *cough* illegal *cough* in NSW. Not that any of us use them... :hmm:
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what about a 17"by 7.5 or 7with a 45 or a 38 off set what is the best combination i have benn warned by my uncle a mechanic of 30 years to stay well away from spacers
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Post by J »

its depending on what spacers you use.... if you use the bolt on spacers which are manufactured by known brands they are ok... ive hear the spacers you buy at autobarn which just push your nuts out further are a somewhat risk.

from past experience
17x7 would be good with a +42 offset
17x17.5 would need to be lower like a +38
17x8 would be good with 35

.... so preety much you have a set point of +42 for 7''wide.... the wider the rim the lower the offset. the higher the offset the closer the wheel will be to the spring, if you lower the offset it pushes out the wheel towards the guard preventing scrubbing. IF you dont use a spacer.... if im wrong someone correct me

17x8 with a 48 offset will most likely be off a wrx
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Post by Benedict_XIII »

thanks mate
i might just get them throgh a wheel shop so they cam be the
perfect fit
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Post by koolio1234 »

Benedict_XIII wrote:thanks mate
i might just get them throgh a wheel shop so they cam be the
perfect fit
Wise choice, its important to not muck around with the wheels as they are our only contact with the road.
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