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In that case 50mm rear chainline = 47mm of clearance.
So you'll need a wonky chainline to properly clear the tyre. Wearing out the chain and sprocket in no time. The idea of having interchangeble wheels, yet a faulty drivechain just doesnt fit with me (IMHO etc).
I'd get 5-10mm of offset built in.