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Would a 51mm and a 57mm offset work on my car?

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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Would a 51mm and a 57mm offset work on my car?

They are 18x9.5 and 18.10.5 with 51mm and 57mm offset. Would they fit or even look funny on the car or am I alright?

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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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The 18x9.5 51mm on the front will be fine. You can run anywhere from 40-56mm offset, with the 40mm pushing toward the outer edge of the fender opening, and the 56mm sitting about 5/8" further in. 51mm should sit aggressively in the wheel well.

With the 18x10.5 57mm offset, it will look "OK" but the inside of the tire will be very close to the inner fender liner, and may require a little hammering, and/or cutting the outer edge of the jounce bumper bracket off. Might not look quite as aggressive as the front wheel, but not that much difference.
Old Jul 17, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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hmm ok, Thanks Injuneer. Makes me think twice about the rims.
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