Can I use et37 offset wheels on a 1987 Coupe GT?

[Tony Lum]

At 10:02 AM 2/6/02 , you wrote:
>Well, I've decided that I really like those 90Q 5 spoke S4 style wheels.
>But someone pointed out that they have a et37 offset, and the stock Coupe
>GT wheels have a et45 offset. The stock alloys for the CGT are 14" and
>these are 15". So, will they work properly? Rubbing? Will they look goofy?
>How will the offset change affect the looks of the wheels on the car?
>Tucked in deeper, stick out more than stock?
>
>TIA,
>
>Dave
>1987 Coupe GT Special Build 2.3 - Antracite Black
>1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T mit UPsolute (for sale)

I doubt it.  I'm running Borbet Type H wheels, 15 x 7, ET35 with no
rubbing.  I do have 195-50-15 Pirelli P7's on the wheels and my CGT's
lowered slightly (roughly 15mm) with Eibach springs for a 90 FWD.  I put on
the 195-50 because I was unsure about the clearance, but its not an issue.

Tony
'87.5 CGT - Alpine White