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  1. 11-01-2010, 15:59 #1
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    Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Is there any differance between a cup wheel and a spare wheel off a 5. Also what is the offset on them please.
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  2. 11-01-2010, 16:09 #2
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    The offset - Steel is ET35, Cup is ET16.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    thanks mart. other than the offset is there any differance in appearance as both seem to have the same style on the front. unless the spare wheel i have is a cup wheel?
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    they appear more deep dished if you get me ...
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by JRP View Post
    they appear more deep dished if you get me ...
    i get what your saying, but without having them side by side i didnt know the differance, they all seem to have the same appearance unless im getting my wires crossed.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    They're exactly the same apart from the offset. When you've got one of each, side by side, the difference is very easy to spot.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by JRP View Post
    they appear more deep dished if you get me ...
    That'll be the difference in offset then...
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    cool, thanks chaps
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by Mart View Post
    That'll be the difference in offset then...

    yaa
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Are we sure the spare is ET35? I think its higher. Will measure..
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by T.K View Post
    Are we sure the spare is ET35? I think its higher. Will measure..
    Its stamped on them is it not ? who has a spare....
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Yes, so say the prophecies. But is it TRUE! I have a new old stock in my bedroom so will check.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by The new Bill J View Post
    They're exactly the same apart from the offset. When you've got one of each, side by side, the difference is very easy to spot.
    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachmen...2&d=1240847311
    your right. going by the dish in that pic it is very differant from a spare wheel.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by car.crash View Post
    your right.

    I know
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    [/quote]

    is that allmost a lol ... smarty pants
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    is that allmost a lol ... smarty pants[/quote]

    hes getting like adey. lololololololoolololololol
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  18. 11-01-2010, 23:32 #18
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by car.crash View Post
    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachmen...2&d=1240847311
    your right. going by the dish in that pic it is very differant from a spare wheel.
    that pics in matey boys thread, im sure it said he had the wheels modded, so not a cup spec wheel no more
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by dangerous dave View Post
    that pics in matey boys thread, im sure it said he had the wheels modded, so not a cup spec wheel no more
    That's only the width. They cut the rim and add a band but it's on the inside of the wheel.
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by car.crash View Post
    is that allmost a lol ... smarty pants
    hes getting like adey. lololololololoolololololol[/quote]

    wtf i hardley post on here and im still getting tared with the lol brush? lol (for bill )
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  21. 12-01-2010, 19:16 #21
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by car.crash View Post
    That's only the width. They cut the rim and add a band but it's on the inside of the wheel.
    I just weighed a couple in like that, banded out to 7" must have got 50p for them
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    Re: Cup wheel and spare wheel

    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Cooke View Post
    I just weighed a couple in like that, banded out to 7" must have got 50p for them
    yeah yeah, andy just sell me that coupe badge.......
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