Re: Wheels (offset ?)

["Alex Ting" <alex@millenniumsolutions.net>]

correct, 
backspacing only determines whether it will hit the spring
perch, but it will determine whether the wheel will clear
the inside fenders on tight turns.  
Best to use a combination of both.....

Alex Ting
Millennium Solutions Group, Inc.
8303 Sierra College Blvd., Suite 150
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Phone: 888-801-2001 or 916-797-9998
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Email: alex@millenniumsolutions.net



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> From: I.Mannix <mannix@secretignition.com>
> To: Brian Honnold <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Wheels (offset ?)
> Date: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 3:53 PM
> 
> 
> >The downside (other than a lack of the fourth star) is that the offset
is 
> >40mm.  Does this work on a Mk1 that is lowered 1.25 inches with Eibach 
> >Pro-kits??????????????????
> >
> >I am an offset idiot so someone please educate me.
> 
> 
> What width are they?  Wheel width affects offset.  A 40mm 7" wheel sits
> differently than a 40mm 6" wheel.  Offset blows.  Backspacing works, but
> backspacing only tells you if the wheel will clear the strut - a 5.5"
wheel
> with 5" backspacing will sit WAY under the car.  Wheelsize would help for
> those who know what works in terms of offset......
> 
> 
> I.Mannix(backspacing.  Much easier:)
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