Another wheel offset question
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I have just purchased a new set of wheels for my 87 S4. The fronts are 8Jx18ET50 and the backs are 10Jx18ET65. Front tires are 225/40/18 and back are 265/35/18. Fit is no problem and I will look for a 10to 15mm spacer for the back wheels. My question is can some of the increased offset for the fronts be compensated for with a new front end alignement?
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He would have bought them as he did not know about the offset/handling issues.![banghead](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/banghead.gif)
My old rims were 7.5x17 ET52 front so I'm hoping no difference in handling.
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My old rims were 7.5x17 ET52 front so I'm hoping no difference in handling.
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The narrower rims seem to have less negative effects running a lower offset on the front. I went from 18 x 8 et 50 with 225's on the front to 17 x 7 et 55 with 225's and the difference was significant. Try them out and see what you think, lots of 928's out there running 996 wheels.
BTW on the back I was able to run 275's with a 21mm spacer and still have 1 cm clearance to the fender.
BTW on the back I was able to run 275's with a 21mm spacer and still have 1 cm clearance to the fender.
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Thanks or the info. I did not notice a problem with my old set up. The car ran true after a good alignment. I am using the motorsports upper control arms and all seems OK for now. Thanks again.