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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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I am looking to buy a set of SSR GT3 wheels. They are 20x9.5 and have a offset of 24et. Does anyone know if they will fit on my 2007 BMW 550i? Please help!
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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is this for the front? they should fit no problem and they will fit in the rear but you would want to add a spacer of about 5mm or so
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Rear, yes. Front, not so sure... I think 9,5" is too wide for front.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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This would be all around, front and rear. Where can I get the 5mm spacer from, and what is a good brand to buy?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Please note that spacers won't help fitting the front wheel, but will help to push the rear wheel a bit more out to sit flush with the fender.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzE60
This would be all around, front and rear. Where can I get the 5mm spacer from, and what is a good brand to buy?

For spacers, either Mach Schnell if you prefer them black or H&R for silver - they are hidden behind the wheel, so you really can't see them, but the black ones do look pretty cool. Personally, I went with the H&R's only because I came across and ordered them first. If I had to do it over, I'd probably look real hard at price comparison and if close, go with the macht schnell ones. They also come with black bolts if you need longer ones.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Great info on the spacers, but will the size of 20x9.5 all around and the 24 offset work on my car?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Well, let's see...

My summer setup in front is 8,5" ET14, and compared to a 9,5" rim with ET24, there will be following differences:
- the 9,5" wheel extend 3mm more out --> no issues
- the 9,5" wheel will extend 23mm more in --> rubbing issues are very probable

So, I'm 90% sure the front wouldn't fit.

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzE60
Great info on the spacers, but will the size of 20x9.5 all around and the 24 offset work on my car?
And I did a quick search and didn't find anybody running that size up front. The biggest I came across is 20x9. I think they will be too big too.

EDIT - My bad, hell praisethelowered who posted above has ordered 20x9.5 upfront. Like Anzafin is saying, guess it comes down to the offset. I'm no wheel expert so I'll withdraw from this conversation.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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How can we find out for sure? Some are saying they will fit no problem?
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