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      02-21-2023, 02:24 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by amg6975 View Post
How does the brake clearance compare to an SM-10? I'm about to do an AP CP9668 BBK on my "135" (with M3 knuckles, etc.) and was told the 18x8.5 et35 SM-10s I have are about the only non M3/1M wheel that will fit, but that VS-5RS is super sexy and the et40 would definitely be better...
The lower offset of the ET35 SM-10 and the thinner flow-formed spokes likely give it an advantage with regards to the spoke clearances on this kit. Are you using an E9X kit supplied by Essex in the US? If you’re using one of those and have the part numbers, I likely have it on file and can check clearances although depending on the parts you’re using it may be more of an estimate rather than an exact reference.

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Originally Posted by ResinThirteen View Post
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I don't usually prefer a square setup looks-wise, but I LOVE how much meat is on those tires!
Agreed, the 17” setup looks amazing but the 18s should be much easier to fit.

-Tom
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