eclipseaudio1530

well i am looking at some 17 inch rims for my 1987 t2 but i think that i might run into a problem. the rims have a 45mm offset. will these rims even fit and will it make the car look different? thanks

RETed

What is the wheel width?
The narrowest wheel width I know of is 17" x 7", so even with a +45 offset, it's going to be close - it depends on the tire width.

If it's anything wider than 7" wide, it will not fit with a +45mm offset.


-Ted

eclipseaudio1530

its a 17x7 inch rim. is it gonna look goofy with the crazy offset? will it be sucked in or sticking out?

RETed

"Deep" offsets like that push the wheel into the well.


-Ted

eclipseaudio1530

thanks for all of ur help reted, but i have one more question than i will leave u alone. could i put 12.5mm(1/2 inch) spacers on there to push them out a bit? is it safe and is there any hidden problems with this? hopefully i wont have to longer wheel studs in.

gxlbiscuit

10mm spacers SHOULD be perfect...

bingoboy

you lose alot of lug threads with a 12mm spacer...that doesn't sound all that safe.