ET 40 vs ET 48
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From: Portlandia North, WA
ET 40 vs ET 48
I am considering purchase of a Koenig Britelite wheel, 17X7 ET40, the OEM s-lites are 17x7 ET 48 I think. The weight is 17.2 vs 25.1, but what does ET mean and what will it translate to how the car handles? Are there other considerations?
3rd Gear
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From: Palo Alto, CA
offset
ET is offset. Someone else can probably give a more technical explanation, but the lower the offset, the further out the wheels will sit. Generally a lower offset wheel will be more flush with the fender and thus look and handle better, but you're more susceptible to curbing. Too low of an offset can cause rubbing.
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