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AdiSRI

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13th Mar 04 at 17:38

They come in ET38 7x17" with 4x100 PCD which is all right, but is the centre bore ok at 72.62?

[Edited on 13-03-2004 by AdiSRI]

Rob H

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13th Mar 04 at 17:44

ET 38

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13th Mar 04 at 17:45

Centre bore is huge so yeah. That offset is very low though....

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13th Mar 04 at 17:47

Thats not bad really is it. Euro stylee often use ET30 dont they?
I imagine with a PSG wide kit the offset shudnt be such a problem?

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13th Mar 04 at 17:48

Wide kit might sort your problems. Check on the bore though. I'm sure Corsa is 56mm-ish but I'm not 100%.

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13th Mar 04 at 17:49

i had et38 17s lowered 50mm it rubed alot but with wide arches it shouldnt matter

AdiSRI

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13th Mar 04 at 17:50

So will having a large bore be a problem?
Can u use shims or something to fill it out or is this not reccomended?

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13th Mar 04 at 17:50

ET38 fits with a little hub grinding (no jokin)
look for post by Vauxgirl on the subject

17's and ET38

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13th Mar 04 at 17:51

quote:
Originally posted by AdiSRI
Euro stylee often use ET30 dont they?

Euro style are usually 14" rims, not 17"s

. Personally though, if your going for a wide arch kit, then you might aswell get 18" rims

BeArDy

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13th Mar 04 at 17:55

i am on 8x18" with a ET28 on my corsa

Rob H

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13th Mar 04 at 17:55

quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
ET38 fits with a little hub grinding (no jokin)
look for post by Vauxgirl on the subject

Lisa's car has also had pretty major arch work done if IIRC. You can see from the pic there that the rear arshes have been flared out quite a bit. Also she's got rock hard suspension, and no rear seats.

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13th Mar 04 at 17:58

Does anyone like the wheels or think that the centre bore problem cud be overcome?
They do 7 x 18's aswell.

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13th Mar 04 at 18:07

you get spigot rings that sort the centre bore out , but i had a nightmare getting them wheels on vauxgirls car. be a lot easier with a more friendly offset. its just i liked those chrome vibes and 38 was the only offset.

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13th Mar 04 at 18:28

can spigot rings be that big tho? Will the car still drive ok or is it best avoided?

I like em and the likely hood is u will never see another corsa with them on.

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13th Mar 04 at 19:05

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13th Mar 04 at 19:58

You could speak to R-Tec, or anyone whos got a milling machine in fact... Get them to ake a bit off the back of the alloys or the hubs to get the right offset...

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13th Mar 04 at 20:11

how much can u machine safely? thought it was only 1-2mm.

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13th Mar 04 at 20:15

Teah you get spiggots that big. Check out wolfraces spiggots.

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13th Mar 04 at 20:38

quote:
Originally posted by AdiSRI
how much can u machine safely? thought it was only 1-2mm.

I had 5mm milled off the wheels on my old car. Not sure whether i'd advise it or not. My wheels were fine, and never showed signs of cracking or anything, but then they were only on the back so were trailing wheels, so no force as such on the bolt holes.

If like you say your getting the wide arch kit, then you might aswell get them, and you should be fine and they wont rub.

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13th Mar 04 at 20:39

well next question has to be who can supply them?
Not seen many UK Enkei dealers....

Can any tradersget them/ prices?

[Edited on 13-03-2004 by AdiSRI]

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13th Mar 04 at 21:11

http://www.wheel-base.co.uk

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13th Mar 04 at 21:11

I thought, but I think I'm wrong...

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13th Mar 04 at 21:19

Cracks on alloy wheels will start off underneath the paint and lacquer so they only way you can safely check is to have the wheels x-rayed.

If you're bothered enough by the offset that you're going to get them machined, then they're not the wheels for you.

If you can live with the offset and the increased strain on your CV joints/wheel bearings... then get the wheels.

Remember that having the "right" offset is more than just getting wheels to fit - vehicle manufacturers spend time and money testing a car's geometry, of which the offset plays a vital part.

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13th Mar 04 at 21:29

quote:
Originally posted by Joff
Cracks on alloy wheels will start off underneath the paint and lacquer so they only way you can safely check is to have the wheels x-rayed.

If you're bothered enough by the offset that you're going to get them machined, then they're not the wheels for you.

If you can live with the offset and the increased strain on your CV joints/wheel bearings... then get the wheels.

Remember that having the "right" offset is more than just getting wheels to fit - vehicle manufacturers spend time and money testing a car's geometry, of which the offset plays a vital part.

These are good points, its just getting hard to find wheels that are made to fit corsa hat arent already overdone if u get me.

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13th Mar 04 at 21:42

Nah, there's always a lot of new alloys coming out in ET45-49 offsets!!

Smiths introduced 2 or 3 interesting wheels for 2004 in a decent offset, Tekno have a couple, BK wheels look stunning in Hi Power Black...

There's never been so much choice!

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