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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Does anyone know what the offset is for the optional GT 17" x8" cast aluminum, bright machined, split 5 spoke wheel is? I want to upgrade to a 19" wheel, but I need a stock baseline from which to calculate a new offset.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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45mm
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Are you sure fairlane292? I thought the offset was 24mm.....maybe you're right, I'm not super sure, but when shopping for wheels for my '05, I found the offset at 24mm(I bought some A R Razors-since sold them as new '06GT has polished 18" Bullitts-which I really like). Just my experience......
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Stock IS 45mm. Unfortunately the Razors only come in 12 and 24mm offset, about 35mm would've been perfect.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Fordracing.com if you don't believe me (or look on the back of the rim). many aftermarket rims have inadequate offset and thus tires get pushed outward in the wheelwell; not a look I am fond of but that's just me, prefer correct offset to get rim/tire inward.
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