[tech]: 35 mm offset with 40 mm offset wheels?

[jkarlsso@metabolex.com (Jonas K.)]

On 5/22/02 1:51 PM, "Michael Abatzis" <abatzis2@hotmail.com> wrote:

> hey guys, came across a cheap wheel that i'd like to use as a spare (they no
> longer make it). the original wheels that are on my car are 40 mm offset,
> this one is 35mm.  can i just use a spacer or something to make it fit
> right?

No, this wheel is already further out than the 40mm offset rims. Don't know
of an easy fix for this, other than put 5mm spacers on the _other_ wheels.

But as a spare it shouldn't be a problem, until you break one of the others
and need a permanent replacement.

Jonas