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JohnNI
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The wheels am after are a bit of a low offset, and am looking to get them machined down to bring the offset back up.

Soo whats involved and how far can you go? I know this is prob dependant on individual wheels but what usually a safe or standard offset to machine down?

Thanks
C4RL0
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I'm sure it's only a couple of mm that is recommended. Anymore and you will be comprimising the wheels strength.
C4RL0
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what offset are they?
JohnNI
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ET38 i think
Jake
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what width are the wheels?
JohnNI
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from the advice that has been given out before regarding machining down the offset, i wouldnt shave off more than 3mm

[Edited on 28-10-2007 by jake]
JohnNI
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that'll do, thanks the for the help
andyc1234
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i had et 38 and they were fine just had to trip the arches a bit i had mine lowered about 70mm
JohnNI
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this is for the nova, dont want to be hitting arches at all
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Only 2mm when i asked them
C4RL0
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TBH I reckon you would get away with some stretched tyres at ET38. Have the arches had the lip removed or rolled?
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mine are et38 lowered 60mm, only rubs on big bumps or if someones in the back, and that was with a heavy sound system in it

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JohnNI
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quote:
Originally posted by C4RL0
TBH I reckon you would get away with some stretched tyres at ET38. Have the arches had the lip removed or rolled?


Not touchin the archs, there like new so kinda want to keep them that way, mite get the wheels and try them out. If they catch then i'll have to look into somethin else. Tyres will help tho, will need to choose wisely.
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38s WILL catch as my et45 mistrals caught on original arches. theres a fair arch on the nova so it will

 
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