custom wheel offset question

[mkii@nycap.rr.com (Josh Able)]

no, I mean having the offset machined, it doesn't cost to much normally.


Josh Able

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Coates" <bencoates@yahoo.com>
To: "Josh Able" <mkii@nycap.rr.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: custom wheel offset question


> Do you mean using a wheel spacer?  The main reason I'm thinking off
getting a
> lower offset is to get a wider lip on the wheel, but also to get the
wheels
> closer to the fender edge.  Here's my inspiration...
>
> http://www.scirocco16v.com/16v_mk2roc_gallery/ewycar.jpg
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
> --- Josh Able <mkii@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> > you could always get the offset changed later on if you wish. :P
> >
> >
> > Josh Able
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Matt Coates" <bencoates@yahoo.com>
> > To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 8:13 AM
> > Subject: custom wheel offset question
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I am almost ready to order my new wheels and tires, I'm looking at
borbet
> > type
> > > T's with Kuhmo ecsta 712 in 205-50-15.  I really like the look on this
car
> > > http://www.roccofreak.de/scgaeste/mi4.jpg and thought I would get a
> > smaller
> > > than stock offset to get a wider wheel lip.
> > >
> > > The wheel calculator on scirocco.org says the A1 can handle 4.5in of
> > > backspacing, which equals about a 26mm (ET) offset.  Is anyone running
a
> > > similiar setup to this with 15x7 wheels and 205-50 tires on a 16v?  I
> > would
> > > love to have this setup but I don't want any rubbing...  also, I'm
> > planning on
> > > H&R sport springs from potterman in the future.
> > >
> > > Thoughts? am I asking for trouble?
> > >
> > > TIA!
> > > Matt
> > > '87 16v roc
> > >
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