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Re: Will 17" TSW hock's off a A2 GTI fit my 89 325 (archive)
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Posted by Randy Walters on September 22, 2000 at 00:49:20:

In Reply to: Will 17" TSW hock's off a A2 GTI fit my 89 325iS?? posted by Rosica on September 21, 2000 at 18:28:21:


The bolt pattern and hubcentric centerbore is
identical on the two cars, but the GTi offset
is deeper than the 325 (i didn't know they had
a 325 in '89). You left out the most important
data points - like how wide the wheels are and
what their offset is. You almost assuredly need
double-hubcentric spacers and mucho longer
lugbolts to make them fit your E30. Their
thickness will depend on the width and offset,
whatever it is.

Do this - measure the backspace by laying a
straight-edge across the inner rim edge, then
measure straight down to the hub mounting
surface. I bet it's over 5½ inches deep !

Randy
89 325is




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