Confirm Offset Clearance Options

[trdproven]

I am thinking of getting Black Racing Pro N1 Bronze Wheels and I wanted to make sure I maximize as much as I can with the offset. I have a drop of almost 2 in. Which would be best to have clearance without hitting the fender, suspension, or anything else. I've read the offset thread but that doesn't give me enough confidence. Thanks.

17x7.5 +48
17x7.5 +35
17x8 +38

[WannabeGT4]

17x7.5 +35 or 17x8 +38 will be fine.

[trdproven]

17x7.5 +35 or 17x8 +38 will be fine.

Based on your thread in the past, isn't 17x8 +38 too wide with a lowered car? Here is your old listing. It says 17x8 +40 is the recommended. Would I be hitting anything or rubbing?

Ideal Offset in Relation to Wheel Width (lower ride height):
Width - Offset
7.0"-----36mm with 10mm spacer (effectively 26mm) *
7.5"-----33mm
8.0"-----40mm
8.5"-----46mm *
9.0"-----53mm (probably too wide no matter what offset)

This post has been edited by trdproven: Nov 23, 2007 - 8:41 AM

[WannabeGT4]

17x7.5 +35 or 17x8 +38 will be fine.

Based on your thread in the past, isn't 17x8 +38 too wide with a lowered car? Here is your old listing. It says 17x8 +40 is the recommended. Would I be hitting anything or rubbing?

Ideal Offset in Relation to Wheel Width (lower ride height):
Width - Offset
7.0"-----36mm with 10mm spacer (effectively 26mm) *
7.5"-----33mm
8.0"-----40mm
8.5"-----46mm *
9.0"-----53mm (probably too wide no matter what offset)

No. A larger offset on a rim of the same width will cause it to be set further inside the wheel well... 2mm is hardly going to make a difference anyway.

[trdproven]

I see, so I won't hit the fender then on a bump?

[WannabeGT4]

I see, so I won't hit the fender then on a bump?

You should be fine. I used the measurements from two other peoples cars to get those numbers so I don't think there should be any problems.

This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Mar 21, 2008 - 1:58 AM

[trdproven]

Thanks, this helps a lot, I am tired of 7" wheels.