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Old 04-06-2008, 06:59 PM
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32mm or 42mm Offset

Hey all I just got my new 08 MCS. I'm going to buy a set a Work Emotion Kai CR's 17x8. The choices for offsets are 42 and 32 can I run a 32 or do I have to bump it up to a 42? Im on stock settings all the way around. Please help thanks!!
 
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but its a 8' wide wheel though.... i'd think 32 maybe better to clear internal suspension components... especially if the owner dont plan to lower
 
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ET32 is 28mm more to the outside....or a full inch. It's not going to look right on a stock car. ET42 is only 8mm closer to the stock suspension (too close on coilovers). Worst case, you can run 3-5mm spacers to clear if it's an issue. If you get ET32 and it doesn't look right, you're stuck.
 
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true... it is usually known the R56 tends to have more room in the inside
 
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the emotion kai offers 17x8 fitment? nice!
 
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Originally Posted by jerjer
the emotion kai offers 17x8 fitment? nice!
yeah its a cool wheel thanks for the help guys its helpful sounds like 42 it is. im going to run a 235 40 17 tire as well.
 
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