factory offset for FD
 

does anyone know what the factory offset is for the 3rd gen?
is it 38 or 40?

i will be installing H&R springs that will lower the car about 3/4in. i am a little worried about the tires rubbing...i have 17in Enkeis with a 38 offset. does anyone know if i will rub?

thanks
santino

The stock offset is +50. How wide are the wheels and what tire sizes are you running?

the wheels are 17x7.5, the tires are 235/45. will there be any problems that you foresee?

I'm crying out here...I need help anybody...ANYBODY got the stock offset for the FC?

the stock offset for the FC is 40.
since i answered your cries, can you answer mine?
i am thinking more and more that it will rub. i did some quick math and if my creative math is right, i think i will be rubbing.
does this look correct?

stock offset (FD) is 50, the Enkei is 38. difference is 12.
the width difference between the factory and my wheel is 1/2 in.
then 25mm=1 in, so 12.5mm=1/2 in.
so i am looking at a difference of .5 mm...very small. and equalling rubbing.

please correct me if i am wrong. i am praying i am wrong. it has been a while since i have had to do conversions.

thanks guys

In all honesty. The 17,7.5 fitment is a no go for the FD. I truly believe you should just drop it all together.

If you want some good fitting wheels or can't afford to buy new, please indicate what your budget is. i will have several specials on Enkei's High Performance line of wheels posted before this weekend in our vendor section.

Rishie

None of the FD guys will advocate that fitment, nor the tire size being used with that wheel. It should be a 225/45/17 at the most. And please don't mention that the E36 M3 had 235/40/17 on 17,7.5. That was bmw's mistake. lol.

Here's a cheap new option:

http://www.enkei.co.jp/pro-mat/racin...mg/rp02_04.jpg

17,8 and 9 or 8 all the way around for rotating.

Price: One time deal to help a brutha out

$750.00 shipped with hardware

Call me ASAP. i'm placing our stocking Enkei order tommorrow.

I can't let you do the FWD thing to your FD. It's wrong.

rishie

I'm no longer crying now, but I must say that you might after you hear what I say. I DO believe that it will rub...if not...DAMN CLOSE and in certain instance rub. I wouldn't go with it if I was you...BUT THANKS :D.

good news. no rubbing, well almost none. when i go over huge bumps, there is slight rubbing. but when i am taking a turn or cruising there is no problems. either way, i will be going back to stock rims. it will look perfect when the OEM wheels go back on, almost a sleeper.

thanks for all the input guys.

santino