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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Check my wheel math

Looking for a new wheel, picked one out that I like. It is a 17x9 wheel with +25 offset, and a 5.98 inch backspacing for all 4 corners. So I worked out that I need a 1 inch adapter in the front and no adapters in the back, in order to clear everything. However, I believe that running a 1.25 inch adapter, on all 4 corners, will get the edge of the wheel more or less flush with the fender lip.

If I am wrong, please correct me. Any input is welcome!
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Re: Check my wheel math

you would need atleast an inch all around but 1.25 will look better imo
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Re: Check my wheel math

Thanks for the reply! My spacers got here today (1.25 all around) and my wheels are scheduled to be here tomorrow.
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Re: Check my wheel math

post some pics when you get them on
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Check my wheel math

I certainly will, I'm planning on getting the tires mounted tomorrow.
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Re: Check my wheel math

Gonna be a few more days, the distributor sent me three black wheels (like I ordered) and one chrome one. So there is more waiting in my future.
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