DefBringer

Just want to make sure before I order that this is the correct offset.

Is +44 correct? I've heard that we are supposed to get as closed to +50 (stock wheel) when putting wheels on but wasn't sure if that number changes when working with different wheel sizes.

0piston

iTrader: (9)

sounds fine

ARD T2

iTrader: (22)

Wsup Def,

The offset will change dependent on the width of the wheel. Volk and other manufacturers I vend for reccommend:

17,8 = 35 - 41mm offset. 40 or 41 being the ideal
17,10 = 41 - 44mm offset.

This is per VOLK

The offset of the 17,8 should not be a +44 I believe it might rub on the inside, might not. Don't see it as a rec. offset.

Thanks, Rishie

Lunar7

17x8 +44 should be fine in front. Stock 16x8 + 50 does not rub. You will just be moving the wheel 6mm outboard so you will actually have more inside clerance.

Forgeline told me they use lower offsets on the front strictly for looks. +38 to +40 places the wheel out farther which does look better. I'm not sure if there is an effect on understeer or oversteer though.

A 17x 10 is a wide wheel so I would definetly not go lower than a + 44 ofset.

Most people with rubbing problems rub on the outside fender lip. Staying on the higher side of the recommended offset range will reduce your chances of needing to roll your fenders.

Your sizes and offsets look safe to me.

bermuda20b

Hey guys,

Do the same offsets hold true for 18" wheels?

tks

earl

CheezeFrog

How big of a tire is recommended for a 10.0" wheel? What about a 9.5"? I think I'm going to get the SSR Competitions in 17x8F and 17x9.5R from Tirerack.com. Or should I hold out and try to get some 17x10's for the rear? I already have the M2 trailing arms so I don't think clearance will be a problem.

Lunar7

Yes, the offsets should be about the same for 17's or 18's of the same width. However, 18's may rub in the front on the plastic fender liners if you choose too "tall" of a tire.

There is a very large range of tire sizes that can work on a given wheel width. Most tire manufacturers recommend a 275 or 285 for a 10" wheel and a 265 or 275 for a 9.5" wheel.

If you are getting the SSR Competitions then I would recommend getting the 8.5" +42 for the front (instead of the 8"). An 8.5" will work nice with a 235 or 245 tire. I just got my set and I am very impressed with the lightness of these wheels.

DefBringer

Well, the wheel I want comes in 9.0 or 10.0 widths. There is no 9.5. I really don't want wheels that are so wide that it looks ridiculous but at the same time 9.0 is not really wide enough for the rears.

Hmm...what to do, what to do.

Lunar7

10" is a perfect width for the rear. If the wheel you want comes in 10" with the correct offset then you are very lucky. You can be even luckier if the 9" you mentioned has the right offset so that you can use it in the front.

I wish my wheels were available in 9's and 10's.