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      02-21-2012, 12:16 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by aajami View Post
Yeah, half an inch is ~12.8mm, but you need to do more than convert the difference in wheel widths to millimeters to determine how they sit compared to each other.
  • Difference between 220M and 359M is ~+12mm (rounding down)
  • Difference along the outer side of the wheel is ~+6mm
  • Difference in offset from hub to outer side is -2mm
  • Total difference from hub to outer side = sits ~+4mm wider
So your are comparing only the outer face of the wheel ..what about the suspension side..width is increased on this side as well.. which plays a role in handling and more agressive stance of the car..to say its only a 4mm difference is dis-ingenious.
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