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Jamboree
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Post Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:31 pm

I'm looking at getting borbet a wheels 16x9.0 all round will these fit without modification ur thoughts please
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j2b
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Post Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:42 pm

I think depending on the offset you may need spacers on the front !
I"m sure some one will verify for sure soon .
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Post Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:16 am

I had 16x9 kerscher carmonas i had to use 5mm spacers to clear the front calipers , I also got longer bolts for the front too.
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kman82
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Post Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:26 pm

I've got borbet b's 9j. I have 3mm spaces on the front.
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Jozi
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Post Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:32 pm

I think the Borbet A's (B's defo) need a small spacer to clear the front calliper. I also need shorter springs with my BC coilovers :/
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kangman
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Post Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:46 pm

maybe invest in some adjustable top mounts, so you get a bit of camber at the front as a result the top of the tyre is under the arch
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pacerpete
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Post Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:13 pm

Text speak and Borbets, who would ever guess ? :)
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