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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 02:14 AM
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Wheel spec + tire spec

So I got a set of Gram lights offered but I’m not sure about the fitment.

specs of the wheels are 16 inch, offset 52 and width is 6.5J

Tires gonna be 205/45.

Will it clear? Even if I put spacers on it to get a 42 offset?

maybe someone got photo’s with the same specs (or close to it?)
 
Old Feb 26, 2022 | 01:36 PM
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I have 15" Enkei RPF1s +41 on 205/50s with stock shocks/struts/springs.
I don't rub or have any issues.

I'll eventually be installing swift springs I picked up to replace my stock ones.
I haven't decided yet, but I might end up getting coilovers instead since it might rub in the rear once lowered.
 
Old Feb 26, 2022 | 06:38 PM
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There are multiple threads (rather old but factual) in the wheel and tire section that verify that this will work unless you have some absurd camber spec or issue with your alignment and/or suspension.

General rule of thumb on a GD with a 205 on a 7 inch wide wheel is no lower than +42mm offset stock suspension or +45 with lowered suspension.

Every inch gained or lost in wheel width changes offset by 12mm.

So with a 205/45R16 as the chosen tire... 16x7+42 will fit almost the same as 16x6+30 wheel in term of how much "poke" it would have looking at it from the curb side of the car.

https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...h=6&offset2=30
 
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