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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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This might be easy for some of you guys but I can't wrap my head around how to figure it out. My current wheels in back are 10" wide with a +25mm back spacing. I want to change them to a different wheel same 10" wide but with a +0 offset. Bc of that, I assume they will not clear my brake calipers. Does that mean I will need 25mm spacers? (With extended new wheel studs)
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 09:47 AM
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I don't know what vehicle. But you have it backwards. The new wheel will stuck out a whole inch more. The caliper isn't the issue, it may stick out past your car.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 09:55 AM
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So if I got a -25mm offset then it would make it stick out even further correct? Then I really need to stick with a +25... yes? Bc spacers aren't the issue. I also do plan to go wide body so maybe the 0 offset is perfect for when the wide body is done.

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I just ordered another 10" wide wheel with the same +25 offset to be safe since I know they'll fit. I can always have them spaced out and widened on the backside for the wide body later.

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Good call. Most people want the tires under the car I have only seen truck wheels with negative offsets because you want to increase track when you raise it for stability.
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