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 Nov 13, 2003 - 12:00 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Ok,
I know that our cars are 5x100 but what offset do we need? i am worried b/c one of my frineds bought wheels that would fit like 4x100, 5x100, and 5x114 and the offset was for a front wheel drive car or something and they ended up rubbing his springs. i don't want to buy a universal rim that is going to do that. so i know we need a 5x100 bolt pattern but what offset? is there any other pertinent info i need? also what tire sizes do you recomend for both 17"(205/40/17???) and 18"(225/40/18????) wheels thanks cormudgen |
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Nov 13, 2003 - 12:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
get between 35 and 40 offset. That's what's recommended.
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Nov 13, 2003 - 2:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '03 From Miami,FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
is it bad if its 45+ offset?
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Nov 13, 2003 - 7:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
for 17s id say get 215/45/17.
i ended up getting 205/40/17 and i now wish i dint because my ride quality is more harsh with the lower profile tire and they dont fill in the wheel well as much as they should. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Nov 13, 2003 - 7:35 PM
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check my profile for pics of 215/45/zr17s. That'd what i'd recommend tire size...the ride quality is perfect. |
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Nov 13, 2003 - 9:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
is a 42 offset going to be too much? is it going to stick out of the sides of the car if looking at it rom behind?
cormudgen |
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Nov 15, 2003 - 8:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '03 From Miami,FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
same thing i want to know because i might buy these rims but they are 48+ offset?
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Nov 16, 2003 - 2:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '03 From Hong Kong Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
+35 to +42
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Nov 16, 2003 - 2:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm running 38mm offset rims with 25mm spacers. Total offset = 62mm. Doesn't adversely affect suspension geometry. Theres a little more steering feel and torquesteer, but when I get bigger wheels that will all go away.
I would love to find a lightweight 17 or 18 x 8 that I like (and that doesnt' cost $600 *coughVOLKcough*) |
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Nov 16, 2003 - 12:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '03 From Hong Kong Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
38mm offset rims with 25mm spacers = 13mm offset!
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Nov 16, 2003 - 2:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
+42 offset should be fine. I have +43 with 215/45s and the wheels are a bit sucked in but there is no rubbing or anything. As for the +48s, thats the subaru offset, and they won't work without some spacers.
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Nov 19, 2003 - 4:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '03 From st.lucia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
+42,+43 and +45 which is what the stock rims for the ST205 are.
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