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Russell
08-11-2007, 02:25 PM
I am going from a 7jx15 et20 cross-spoke wheel to an 8jx17 ET 20 wheel. (OE style 32). Is the 1-inch greater rim width on the outside or some on the inside?

I plan to use 235x45x17 tires. It seems as if the clearance along the front strut will be a bit tight.

BTW, I will use hubcentric rings. I have plastic and metal. TIA

Bellicose Right Winger
08-11-2007, 03:09 PM
Since the offset is the same, ET20, the additional width is equally split, 1/2" on inside and 1/2" on outside.

Paul Shovestul




I am going from a 7jx15 et20 cross-spoke wheel to an 8jx17 ET 20 wheel. (OE style 32). Is the 1-inch greater rim width on the outside or some on the inside?

I plan to use 235x45x17 tires. It seems as if the clearance along the strut will be a bit tight.

BTW, I will use hubcentric rings. I have plastic and metal. TIA

Anton CH.
08-11-2007, 03:28 PM
I am running 17x8.5 with that same tire size with no rubbing. You should be OK.

filip00
08-11-2007, 03:41 PM
i have 17x9 and no rubbing, so it's good.

if you can, use metal rings, plastic could shake.

Macv
08-11-2007, 03:50 PM
17x10 no rubbing. :D

Paul in NZ
08-11-2007, 05:35 PM
you wont have any trouble with those widths,I have had 17 x8 and now have 17x8.5 with 15 mm offset(thats goes 5 mm outwardi think) and i dont have any trouble,thats with mtech suspension which is slightly lower than std

Russell
08-11-2007, 06:44 PM
thanks That is what I thought as well.

Anton CH.
08-11-2007, 10:45 PM
17x10 no rubbing. :D

I want your wheels :D