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Wormiez Nov 28, 2001 04:41 PM

Offset Problem!
 
Hi. Iam about to purchase a set of 17 inch rims.
But the offset of the set of rims are 43+..
And the Rx7 offset is only 35+.
What would happened if install them?? Would I have problems on tire wear??

Any suggestions on fixing this offset problem?

Scott 89t2 Nov 28, 2001 04:45 PM

what are the rim widths? the offset is probably fine. that effects how far out the wheels stick or how close they are to your shocks

Wormiez Nov 28, 2001 06:07 PM

Well they are 17 inch TE37 bronze.
but I have no idea what the wheel length is.
I put one of them on today and it fits perfect.
The size and shape of them are simalar to my stock mags. so I think there shouldn't be a problem.


I was wondering what excately does the offset mean?

JerryLH3 Nov 28, 2001 06:17 PM

Wheel offset is the lateral distance from a wheel's center plane to its monuting hub.

BhamBill Nov 28, 2001 06:48 PM

It's only 3 mm from stock. That's about 1/8 inch. If there's a problem, it'll be rubbing the springs with the inside of the tire.

Wormiez Nov 28, 2001 11:38 PM

So how can I fix the offset problem if the wheels start to rub against the fender..?

smityjr Nov 29, 2001 12:03 AM

i had 17 inch tires put on mine but i had to have those spacer sleeves put on because at 70 mph plus the steering wheel would vibrate alot it cut it donw but it vibrates some...

flubyux2 Nov 29, 2001 12:22 AM

if its too close to your springs, go to Optauto.com and get a set of 5mm spacer plates.

chris


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