Wanted to try 15 x 7 15p wheels

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Wanted to try 15 x 7 15p wheels

Post by WideOpenThrottle » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:10 pm

Anybody in Ak got some i could try? Preferable to have 205/50 tyres on them.
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Post by Mad Kiwi » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:32 pm

I'm not sure what 15p means but I have some enkeis with 205 tyres on you could try. 15 x 7, i think +35 offset from memory.....

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Post by Snapfrozen » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:44 pm

15p = +15

I've got 15x7 + 32, 15p should COMFORTABLY fit under the guards

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:53 pm

I'm sure the 15p means a positive off-set of 15mm...

http://recstuff.com/theanatomyofatrailerwheel.aspx

In all reality i am after 15 x 7 wheel that will give me a wider look but still be fairly lightweight.

I get the feeling a negative off-set is what i need to achieve this?

Any one can confirm for me? Ta!

And i have 15 x 7 enkies at the mo with around 35 offset.[Ta mad kiwi].
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Post by authentic » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:26 pm

Image

Thats what 15x7 +0 with 195/50s looks like, so +15 with 205/50 would probably sit about the same against the guard.
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Post by siren676 » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:28 pm

15x7 15p have about 3mm less poke than my 15x8 25p wheels
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Post by Mad Kiwi » Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:10 pm

I also have a set of 4 x 5mm wheel spacers. you could borrow 3 and see how it sets your wheel.....if i understand the theory right anyway.....

Wouldn't be safe to drive on but good enough to visualise the look.

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:07 am

Cheers team.. it looks like i have all the right answers for now!

Thanks :D
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