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Offset 32 vs 38

Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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I'm about to look into purchasing Vossen cv7s for my gs350 f sport awd. Just wondering how big of a looks difference the different offsets are? Does anyone have pics or recommendations?

They are out of the 38 offset but not far from having 32 offset in stock...

Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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simple. its 5 mm.

38-32mm.

if you want more aggressive go with the 32, either way the offsets aren't too aggressive. (if that makes sense)
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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The 2013 GS350 uses a +32 to sit perfect with a 245/35/20 tire. A 6mm difference is not much and in this case, why use a +38 if a +32 works just fine and will sit just a tad more flush which is always a +. Thats what we used here

Pretty flush!

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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Perfect and that polished silver shines pretty well? Can this wheel be driven year round? Or is that not recommended?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by automaticj
Perfect and that polished silver shines pretty well? Can this wheel be driven year round? Or is that not recommended?
I just drove from Atlanta to Miami, all around Miami including Ft. Lauderdale, to Tampa, back to Atlanta..haven't done something like that in ages and the wheels held up perfect including the finish. Im not just saying that, I've owned BBS to knock-offs. Plus we stand behind our warranty if there are issues.

I have that finish and its been great, mind you I personally prefer our matte graphite.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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I was just told the 38's are going to be in stock too. So which should I go with and why? 32 or 38?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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He also said I could go with the 38 and worst case scenario use spacers if I want to push it out a little more? Thoughts?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by automaticj
He also said I could go with the 38 and worst case scenario use spacers if I want to push it out a little more? Thoughts?
+32 sits perfect. I personally would not use spacers if you do not need to.
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