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ET52 and ET47 - OK for winter wheels?

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Old 03-04-2013, 12:42 PM
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ET52 and ET47 - OK for winter wheels?

Looking at Winter Wheels for '02 996tt, can anyone confirm that these won't cause any issues for me?

Front: 235/40 R18 - wheels ET52
Rear: 265/40 R18 - wheels ET47

Tires: Pirelli 240 Snow Sport (anyone run these?)

Just looking for feedback before I pull the trigger. I read the Tirerack thread and it looks like they'll work, but looking for first hand experience.

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Old 03-04-2013, 01:50 PM
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i'de pass. they will look goofy on your car without spacers.
i run oem wheels with similar size tires, and a 14mm rear spacer....
 
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Old 03-04-2013, 02:20 PM
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i'de pass. they will look goofy on your car without spacers.
i run oem wheels with similar size tires, and a 14mm rear spacer....
So the tires will work on stock wheels? Aren't the 265 rears too narrow for an 11" wheel?

Anyone else?
 
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Old 03-04-2013, 02:33 PM
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the 265 will fit fine because of the 40 sidewall. theres enough rubber on there to not give the tire a stretched look.
you'll be absolutely 100% a-ok !
 
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