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GSL-SE swap to SA potential problem?

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Old 06-05-08, 01:56 PM
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GSL-SE swap to SA potential problem?

I have an SA with a full GSL-SE suspension swap. I was wondering if 15x6.5 +14 with 195/55-15 would fit or not. This *is* technical because I know the offset of the standard wheels for the GSL-SE is +40 and a "6 width I believe.

Possible sticky material as well to determine wheels sizes for people who choose to GSL-SE swap suspension into an SA or Series 2/3.

The speedo will probably be pretty messed up with the 55mm height on the tire as well, huh?
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You would be moving the inside of the wheel outboard by ~ 3/4" and the outside of the wheel outboard by ~ 1 1/4"

Seems like a good bit towards the fender lip to me. Grab a ruler and see if your tire is currently 1 1/4" back from the lip.

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Old 06-05-08, 04:38 PM
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I did the same suspension swap on my SA and I noticed that with a +25 offset, it is really close to the springs, because of my tire size, and it is really close to the fender. But I even though it is close, I don't think they rub at all.

My setup: 16x7 with 205/50ZR16
But because our tire/rim sizes are different though so it might work for you. After mounting the wheels that I have now, I am not going to get anything other than a +25-35 offset rim.
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