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Old 04-06-2015, 04:47 PM
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Opinions on this wheel fitment (Breyton x GP2)

So I tried my Breytons from the JCW on the GP the other day, took three 5mm spacers stacked to clear the caliper (might be able to get away with just 12mm total though). LOVE the look from the side...

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But once we come around front things get a bit more questionable.

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Hard to tell from the picture, but I feel like they look further out there in person. The tire is still under the fender, but only just. Would definitely poke if it weren't for the negative camber on the front end of this thing. I feel like, when looking at it from the front, the tires are just too far out. Part of me wants to run them because they look so good from the side (and are decently light too), but I can't decide if they'll just end up looking comical from every other angle. Opinions?
 
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Old 04-06-2015, 09:08 PM
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Doesn't look too bad. They don't stick out noticeably, unless it was pointed out. I would be worried about all the smootz spraying up the side of the car (fresh tar) in the summer.
 
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Old 04-25-2015, 08:24 AM
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Looks good to me. But just one question, do you need longer bolts? Or oem bolts works?
 
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Old 04-25-2015, 09:16 AM
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I think it looks good, but then, I'm no fan of the GP wheels to begin with.
 
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Old 05-05-2015, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MrPatty
Looks good to me. But just one question, do you need longer bolts? Or oem bolts works?
OEM bolts are short, you need 7 turns of thread engagement to be secure. Longer bolts are suggested.
 
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