What et would I need for 17x9 wheels?

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littlechef
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Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:39 pm

Hi all, looking for a new set of wheels for my track car (heavily rolled arches) and have seen some stunning rota wheels but am not sure on what et I would need to fit this size? Have been usings alpina reps up til now but can't see what et they are?
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Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:32 pm

I have 8.5 x17 et 21 no scrubbage running a slight stretched tyre 215/40..
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Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:55 pm

how far do the wheels stick out from the acrhes?
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Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:51 am

You'd be looking for an ET between 20-25 depending on tyre size.
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Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:43 pm

littlechef wrote:how far do the wheels stick out from the acrhes?
They dont stick out at all. look that the my avtar pic thats the pic of the rear wheel on the car.

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Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:15 pm

Excellent, so as my arches are heavily rolled and pulled I could go even wider on my m62 track car?
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