Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 14:21:43 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: ET-values for 9-3 Rims?
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:17:32 -0400, "Gabriel Taraboulsi" <ctaraboulsinopsamatico.ca> wrote: >ET is the distance between the back face of the wheel bolt hole and the >center of the rim width in millimeter. Also know as "offset" here in the USA. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm >It is specified by the car >manufacturer to achieve proper steering geometry and bearing load. Using a >different ET in my opinion could damage the wheel bearings and will affect >steering geometry. Unfortunately all after marker steel wheels on the market >here in Canada do not have the proper ET distance specified by SAAB. You might want to try tirerack.com if they will ship to .ca Bob