17 bbs wheels? very.tight to front shocks? help

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Shiz
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:50 pm

hi.guys. got a set of 17bbs rs wheels just noticed tonight that the front two alloys are very close to the.shock. like 1mm space. there not rubbing but its to close for comfort how to guys.with 17 aplinas get around this? spacers
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:53 pm

Whats the width and the ET of the wheel?
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:11 pm

17 x 7.5j et 35 bbs rs
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:16 pm

you need 5mm spacers.
Ideally 7.5j rim on an E30 needs to have an ET of 23-26
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