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Jan 31, 2004 | 12:50 PM

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+56mm vs +38mm offsets??

What's the difference and is one better for a 1999 Trans Am for 17 x 9.5 " wheels. Thanks!

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Feb 1, 2004 | 01:42 PM

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The 38mm offset will stick out 18mm more than the 56mm.

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Feb 2, 2004 | 12:29 AM

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its just a matter of preference, 18mm is just under 3/4 of an inch

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Feb 2, 2004 | 11:58 AM

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38 mm wheels will not stick out. My FIKSE FM5 17" x 9.5" are a 37 mm offset wheel.

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Feb 3, 2004 | 11:26 AM

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56 mm off set looks nicer, and add a little moe class to your car

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Feb 4, 2004 | 09:06 AM

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I run the (+38/36.5mm) on my car. I like the way they look.
http://www.johnbrown.net/

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Feb 4, 2004 | 02:12 PM

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This is classier:

Why have your rims tucked into the wheel wells when you don't have too??

The car above have FIKSE FM-5's with ~ 38 mm offset.

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Feb 4, 2004 | 06:38 PM

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38mm offset

Dont make fun of the rear blackouts...I'm loosing them.

This my car with a 40mm offset.

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