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

[Brady Moffatt]

That's assuming the 15incher is a 15x7, and the other is 14x6
Brady

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brady Moffatt" <bradym at sympatico.ca>


> Your new wheel will have the following chracteristics:
> The clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 4.7mm
> (0.185inch) LESS
> The outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 20.7mm (0.815inch)
>
> Check out the wheel offset calculator.
> http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
>
> Cheers,
> Brady Moffatt
> Montreal, Quebec, Canada
> 86 4ksq, 280,000km
> 72 Datsun 240Z, 180,000 miles
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <David.Ullrich at ferguson.com>
>
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> 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)
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