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18x8j et20 fronts and 18x8j et 24 rears?
« on: August 18, 2012, 11:51:42 pm »
As above, Will these wheels fit? If not can there be any work done to make it happen, e.g. Arch rolling. Cheers

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Re: 18x8j et20 fronts and 18x8j et 24 rears?
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2012, 12:09:27 am »
offset is too low mate. on Mk5s Bentley rims sit about flush and they are 9J ET41

9J ET 41 sits the same as 8.5J ET35 or 8J ET29

in other words, compared with 8J ET20 and 8J ET24 the rims will poke by 9mm and 5mm respectively. arch rolling won't make any difference if the wheel is outside of the arch in the first place. there may be enough metal at the back of the wheel to machine down and increase the offset, but i would contact a reputable wheel refurbisher and ask them first.

short of that it's a no go i'm afraid.
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Re: 18x8j et20 fronts and 18x8j et 24 rears?
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2012, 12:56:29 am »
Way to low offset the fronts will sit out 37mm more than a standard monza and rub the arch !
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Re: 18x8j et20 fronts and 18x8j et 24 rears?
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2012, 01:24:44 am »
So a 100% NO! Between now and the 1st post I've changed my mind and found my new wheels anyway. Cheers for the help.

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Re: 18x8j et20 fronts and 18x8j et 24 rears?
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 11:39:56 am »
you need to post them in the for sale section
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