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difference between 17x7 and 17x7.5 rims

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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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?

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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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They might look weird, because they're going to sit further inside the wheel well.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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They ended up fitting and look perfectly fine.
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