Wheel offsets
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Wheel offsets
What are some of you running for offsets on aftermarket wheels?
At what offset gets to the point of rubbing, assuming a lowered suspension (springs or coilovers).
I'm looking at a few different sets for my 87 5-lug. I am looking at some 16s and some 17s, but I want at least a small lip. I am not gonna stretch the tires, so I'm going with nothing wider than a 8 front and 9 rear (probably 8s all around). All of my building experience is with the 1st gens, so these things I am having to learn. Thanks for your input.
-JTB
At what offset gets to the point of rubbing, assuming a lowered suspension (springs or coilovers).
I'm looking at a few different sets for my 87 5-lug. I am looking at some 16s and some 17s, but I want at least a small lip. I am not gonna stretch the tires, so I'm going with nothing wider than a 8 front and 9 rear (probably 8s all around). All of my building experience is with the 1st gens, so these things I am having to learn. Thanks for your input.
-JTB
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I think 25 to 35 should work with 8s. someone correct me if i'm off.
I know 35 looks good with 7s
I have 17x7s with 42 offset, but they are too far in. When I get new wheels, i'll get 17x7 or 8 with a 35 to 30 offset
I know 35 looks good with 7s
I have 17x7s with 42 offset, but they are too far in. When I get new wheels, i'll get 17x7 or 8 with a 35 to 30 offset
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http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
There's also the official wheel fitment thread in the suspension/wheels/tires section.
There's also the official wheel fitment thread in the suspension/wheels/tires section.
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Originally Posted by T FC3 H
im running 16x7 front and 16x8 rears... +25 all around.. no rubbing whatsoever. hope that helps.
NM...I found your cardomain page. You've made lots of nice progress on the car. The car I just bought looks about the same.
Last edited by jtbshaw; 09-08-06 at 08:00 PM.
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Originally Posted by Black91n/a
http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
There's also the official wheel fitment thread in the suspension/wheels/tires section.
There's also the official wheel fitment thread in the suspension/wheels/tires section.
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tire diameter plays as big of a role in tire rubbing (in the front) as offset does.
i had 17x8 30mm w/ 235/40/17 tires- they only rubbed when hitting bumps while turning.
i now have 245/40/17 all around and coilovers, with no rubbing.
ya gotta think about it- if you turn the wheel, it doesnt matter what offset you have- the tire still sticks out.
oh in the back, 245/40/17 30mm offset is perfect- it just barely clears the inner fender lip when i lower it way down.
i had 17x8 30mm w/ 235/40/17 tires- they only rubbed when hitting bumps while turning.
i now have 245/40/17 all around and coilovers, with no rubbing.
ya gotta think about it- if you turn the wheel, it doesnt matter what offset you have- the tire still sticks out.
oh in the back, 245/40/17 30mm offset is perfect- it just barely clears the inner fender lip when i lower it way down.
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