I've got a set of the OEM Rays on a coupe, but the fronts are in bad shape. Have a chance to buy a pair to replace locally, but they're rear fitments 8.5 +33 which would be 9mm less clearance in the front.

I've run non staggered M45 wheels before so I know that'll work okay, but is the reduction in clearance an issue? Anyone have concerns/advice why I shouldn't do this?

 

Take a rear wheel off your car and put on the front, worst case scenario just run a 5mm spacer but I'm almost positive that the wheels will fit with no problems

 

Good idea, thanks. Arm injury prevents me from screwing with it personally right now and I definitely don't want to run spacers again (25mm on the M45s) cause few tire shops will touch a car on spacers anymore.

 

The rears will fit fine on the front, you just need to remove the single bolt on each front hub. Its only purpose is to prevent mechanics from accidentally swapping the wheels.

 

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Thanks guys, I have that bolt removed from using the M45 wheels so good to go.