difference between 17x7 and 17x7.5 rims
08-29-2013, 09:40 PM
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difference between 17x7 and 17x7.5 rims
I bought a used set of 128i rims that are in great shape. They are 17x7 with a 47mm offset. I want to put these on my 2008 535xi which currently has 17x7.5 with a 43mm offset. I know with the offset the will be ok. Will I notice any difference with .5 inch difference in the rim width? Obviously I'll have a lesser footprint, but I think that with the 4mm gained in the offset that should make it almost to where the current stock wheels sit looking at the profile of the car...correct?
These are whats going on it BMW wheel style 256 | BmwStyleWheels.com
These are whats going on it BMW wheel style 256 | BmwStyleWheels.com
08-30-2013, 04:17 AM
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is this a temporary set of wheels, or a permanent one? going smaller than what the manufacture recommends is not something I personally would do. I believe wider is better, but to a certain degree as well.
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They ended up fitting and look perfectly fine.
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