Wormiez

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

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

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

iTrader: (11)

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

BhamBill

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

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

smityjr

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

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

chris