Anyone ever done this?

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So, I want to put a set of chromed factory wheels on my wifes 2012 G37 convertible. Problem is, the supplier for the chrome wheels only has the 9" rears in stock, but he has 4 of them. The only difference is that the 9" rears have an offset of +45, vs the 8.5" fronts which have an offset of +43.
So my question is, will the 9" rears fit OK on the front without rubbing on the suspension members or the inner and outer bodywork, both static and under full compression and rebound? She ONLY wants the factory 15 spoke wheels, nothing aftermarket. Also, don't know how this particular car came equipped with 19" wheels all around and it's not the 'Sport" model, but it has them. Nothing I can do to put her in something else, including offering her my 2019 red Corvette C7 or my 2021 C-8. She loves her G and I do like the idea that, baring getting T-boned in an intersection, the damn car will run forever with only basic maintenance.
Thanks folks for any info.


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The difference on those (in front) will be minimal.

Basically, they'll be 1/4" wider (1/4 inboard, 1/4 outboard) than the 8.5", with 2mm less outwards offset.

I'd pull the trigger, I like square (non-staggered) setups for rotation purposes.


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