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    Will V6 calipers and 288mm discs fit under Astra GTE wheels?

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    They dont fit under 14" wheels.
    Are the wheels 14"?

    IIRC they just about squeeze under 15s.

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    Ah thats no good!

    Cheers mate, will have to stay with the 15s then...

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    they are close on 15s but will go under

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    Ok cheers mate.

    Guessing they have to be the correct offset?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitchybee
    Ok cheers mate.

    Guessing they have to be the correct offset?
    yes i think so..or you could try 3 or 5mm spacers??

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    they will be fine with the right offset, wont need spacers, but the wheel weights might catch if they are stuck on ones on certain wheels

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    Ok, the wheels going on are off of a newer astra, so i know they will be correct offset...
    Can i take the wheel weights off? im not even sure if these wheels have them.

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    it is very rare that a wheel wouldnt have wheel weight, you can ask for hammered ones to be put on but the look crap. If the wheel weights do catch jjust leave them, they are only lead so wont take long to wear away (thats what I did)

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    they do fit under 15's without hitting wheel weights, but you may have problems with the caliper catching the back of the spokes.

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