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  1. 04-01-2008 11:50 AM #1
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    what does this MEAN!?!?! 5 7/8 backspace

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    what does a 5 7/8 backspace equate to in a metric offset.

    i have no idea how to do this.

    wheel gurus help!

    also think id be ok running the raderwerks 14twelve bolts on some 5x114 wheels on my 5x112 S4
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    Re: what does this MEAN!?!?! 5 7/8 backspace

    5.875 x 25.4 = 149.225mm

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  3. 04-01-2008 12:29 PM #3
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    Re: what does this MEAN!?!?! 5 7/8 backspace

    ha what does that mean?
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    Re: what does this MEAN!?!?! 5 7/8 backspace

    that is your backspacing in metric.

    what is the overall width of your wheel? a 8.5? 9?
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    Re: what does this MEAN!?!?! 5 7/8 backspace

    it says 7 5/8. so im guessing they messed up measuring and its 7.5
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