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pete9903
08-05-2014, 12:10 AM
Has anyone ever fit a 17" TSW wheel on a 6? Many of them have a 15-20mm offset, which seems like it should work out just fine. My only concern is that they have a reputation for being heavy, so I'm hoping to hear from someone who has direct experience with them.
attrack
08-05-2014, 01:32 AM
can't say I do. Try google?
S Prescott
08-05-2014, 08:05 PM
They are heavy. They will bolt up but you will need hub-centric rings available at tire rack. Try to get the metal ones. I suggest OEM off a 5 or 7 series or BBS. In all honesty, do it right the first time.
pete9903
08-06-2014, 02:57 AM
S P, appreciate the input, but I'm looking to go in a little different direction with my car. Nothing against those wheels, they look good, but there's no "right" answer.
carsnplanes
08-06-2014, 06:55 AM
510140 I have 17 in TSW Hockenheims. They fit perfetly. I do not know the offset though. No rubbing. Uses 235 17 45.
pete9903
08-06-2014, 10:49 PM
Cool, I like those. Did you notice any handling difference when you installed them?

BTW, I grew up about 45 minutes north of you in Litchfield. Do you fly out of Danbury?
carsnplanes
08-07-2014, 10:24 PM
Pete, When I bought the car, they had the stock TRX wheels on them. These are wider and of course handle better. In my opinion, 17 in wheels are just right. 16s offer a slightly taller tire so they may take bumps a little better. All in all 17 is a well balanced size. I'm not a fan of huge wheels anyway.

I worked for most of my aviation career out of White Plains HPN. Also Oxford Ct OXC and now work for Falcon Jet in engineering capacity in Teterboro NJ TEB.