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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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Hi all,
I'm fairly ignorant about, well most things , but on this topic. Wheel fitment. I know the s197's have 5x4.50 bolt pattern so I'm curious if one of you guru's on here can explain why these: https://www.performanceplustire.com/...MaAqQlEALw_wcB wont fit. Is the center hole too small? big? Wrong back spacing for the brakes to clear? I'd love to put a set on my 2008.

thanks Sean

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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 02:49 PM
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You need a 16 inch wheel to clear the brakes and the offset is way off, the wheel lip will be 1.7 inches further out Than my 19X9 42 offset on the front of my 2013 which would put the wheel about 1.5 inches outside my fender.


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They make them in 17x8 also. Couldnt i adjust the offset with wheel spacers? I hate that idea though.
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Originally Posted by polemides
They make them in 17x8 also. Couldnt i adjust the offset with wheel spacers? I hate that idea though.
If the wheels are almost 1 3/4 inches outside the fender spacers will push them farther out.
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Originally Posted by Siber Express
If the wheels are almost 1 3/4 inches outside the fender spacers will push them farther out.
yes i miss read what he was saying
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