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Old 01-01-2009, 02:32 AM
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how can I find out which offset I have on my 166 wheels?



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Hi Dirrrty,
Best wishes for 2009,

Well, if your rims are OEM (9,5X19), ET is 28 for the rear and ET is 12 for the front (8,5X19).
Anyway in all cases, it is (should be) written on the other side of the rim...
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Originally Posted by Etienne' post='757078' date='Jan 1 2009, 05:08 PM
Hi Dirrrty,
Best wishes for 2009,

Well, if your rims are OEM (9,5X19), ET is 28 for the rear and ET is 12 for the front (8,5X19).
Anyway in all cases, it is (should be) written on the other side of the rim...
Except if they are M6 offset wheels .
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='757080' date='Jan 1 2009, 08:12 AM
Except if they are M6 offset wheels .
Correct...the front rim in M6 and M5 is the same offset, the only real difference will be the rears. There should be a way to verify which part number you have stamped on the inside, however you could eyeball it on your car. If the rim at the rear looks almost flush to the fender you have the m6 offset, if the rear rim looks sunk in somewhat, then assume you have the m5 offset. Its not a perfect science, but it would work, especially if you go an look at an M5 at your dealership for comparison.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='757080' date='Jan 1 2009, 04:12 PM
Except if they are M6 offset wheels .
...of course

Part N? rear rim E60 (9,5X19): 36117834626
Part N? front rim E60 (8,5X19): 36117834625

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heres a picture of the wheels on my car not really sure if it helps but why not give it a shot. if not then 15min to unmount and mount wheels back on shouldnt be a problem.

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Originally Posted by DIRRRTY' post='757284' date='Jan 1 2009, 03:08 PM
heres a picture of the wheels on my car not really sure if it helps but why not give it a shot. if not then 15min to unmount and mount wheels back on shouldnt be a problem.


Thanks guys for your help.

Hard to tell from that angle, it I had to guess it M5 rear off set. Do you have any more pictures showing the rear rim with more angle on it as it relates to the top of the rear fender??? would help, but looking at the top of the rear fender, looks like M5 as it looks sunk in a bit.
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See how close my rear wheel sits to the edge of the fender....M6 Offset...if yours sits further in you have the M5 offset.
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it looks tucked in so im guessing your right it is m5 offset but ima unmount the wheels over the weekend... thanks for the help
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going with M5 offset like mine...pic for ref.
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