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posted by  Evan R on  Wed Oct 8 03:38 CST 2003
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You are correct about the offset, Jim. But wheel fit is about two things, offset AND backspacing. Stock 140 wheels are 4.5". Using the same offset but going to a 7" rim width puts the rear face of the rim way too far back in the wheelwell.

Evan






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