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

 

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

 

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

 

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


-Ted

 

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.

 

10mm spacers SHOULD be perfect...

 

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