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Mar 1, 2005 | 10:46 AM

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What backspace and offset do I need?

I know alot of you guys out ther have or know someone that has TT II's on there F Body. I need to know what offset and backspace I need for 17X9.5's or 18X9.5's. All of the wheel places I talk to around here are telling me they can only get 17X8's to fit my car because of the offset and backspacing and I know that's wrong. I'm also thinking about some Boyd Smoothie II's in these same sizes. Thanks for any info.

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Mar 1, 2005 | 11:45 AM

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For the 17" x 9.5" TT's the offset is 44 or 46 mm.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 07:27 AM

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ok, Thank You. does the backspace matter?

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Mar 2, 2005 | 07:55 AM

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ok, Thank You. does the backspace matter?

Backspace and offset are related, with one the other is created, read the FAQ, sticky at the top of the page.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 09:58 AM

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ok, would the smoothie II's be the same offset? Or would all 17X9.5 wheels be the same offset? Thanks for the info

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