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pjr 11-21-06 01:51 PM

Why wouldn't a +28 offset 6.5" wheel work on an SE?
 
I'm having a debate with someone on whether a +28 offset 6.5" wheel work on an SE. I know most people use +40 with 7" wheels with no problem.... I'm looking at a 6.5" wheel with +28mm offset. That's only a 1/2 inch less offset than a 40mm ... which I think isn't really that big a deal, since the wheel is 1/2 narrower (1/4 on each side of the mounting hub).

Any thoughts? Who is right on this one? thx!

IanS 11-21-06 02:20 PM

It sounds like you answered your own question. If the wheel is 1/4 narrower on each side and the offset difference pushes the wheel in an extra half inch then it is 1/4 inch further in then before. this may not be an issue in the back but the front may rub on the larger diameter springs.

d0 Luck 11-21-06 02:25 PM

w/ the exception of bore size, that combo should work no problems. i've ran 15x8 0 offset on stock bodied SE w/ no problems before. just roll your fenders

Dom 11-21-06 02:56 PM

Someone posted this last week and I thought I'd pass it along...

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

You can jig the numbers and see the results.

twinkletoes 11-21-06 04:34 PM

Hey, here's another site that has cool wheels. www.takumiproject.com. My friend told me about it. God bless

pjr 11-21-06 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by d0 Luck
w/ the exception of bore size, that combo should work no problems. i've ran 15x8 0 offset on stock bodied SE w/ no problems before. just roll your fenders

Thx for the info! This is helpful.... btw, I'm trying to avoid rolling the fenders... the body is very clean and original and I'm trying to keep it that way.

twinkletoes 11-21-06 04:42 PM

Ya, keep your fenders stock. Keep the whole car stock. I just read that its a silver garage queen with 30k miles. Keep it stock, it looks the best stock anyway. Good luck on the wheels that you pick. Show me when you get them, take care

I still wouldn't do it unless your really good at it . I've never done it and you don't won't to screw up your paint. It's your descion though. Be careful if you do it though.

trochoid 11-21-06 04:52 PM

Properly rolled fenders do not show on the outside. It's merely a process of turning up the inner flange for tire clearance. Biggest danger is cracking the paint, think heat gun, proper tool and patience.

struhall 11-22-06 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by d0 Luck
w/ the exception of bore size, that combo should work no problems. i've ran 15x8 0 offset on stock bodied SE w/ no problems before. just roll your fenders


did these fit on the front too? because i had rubbing problems on my se with the stock wheels and stock size tires, and all i have done is racing beat springs.

dbragg 11-22-06 05:23 PM

these wills have 5 1/8" backspacing. i dont know how much is allowed on the cars. this is just info i got.

so....will they fit?


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