Hi all,

Im in the process of purchaseing rims from the 04 coupe.
Im fairly competent or atleast id like to think so however
I want to be sure of the fitment before makeing any commitments on rims

Was looking at a set of Zinik rims

20x8.5
Offset: 40mm
Backspacing: 6.37"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Weight: 36.0lbs.

Will these badboys fit or am I looking at messy body work to put them in place ? I would put some pics up however the ride in the garage its cold up here in canada lol... thanks in advance for any help in this matter

Sean

 

they'll fit but they'll be just as tucked as stock. You need offsets in the high teens or low 20's for Coupes.
-GP-

 

on an 04 coupe that offset would be pretty sunken in.

 

Sunken in what sense ? if offset is mounting surface to centerline of wheel...
then wouldnt a positive 40mm cause this to be outside the bodyline ? Im just curious as I dont want to throw all dynamics out of whack. Naturally the bolt pattern will fit the vehical but normally I see most applications use staggerd patterns... is that simply because it looks better or could that simply be accounted for with staggerd tires ? I just need to know if the staggerd rim pattern is used because its more efficient or easier to install..
I guess to say it simply I dont want to compromise too much with respect to dynamics for apperance.


I simply dont want it to be unsafe with this application because the max specs ive seen posted were 35mm offset...

 

You arent looking too much then... Coupe's are running 9.5/10.5 +15 all over the place now. The higher the number, the further the wheel is pushed in to the center of the car. The lower the number the further the wheel is pushed out to the fender.

FWIW, the wheels you posted are crap one piece cast wheels and if you look at the weight... 36 pounds... your stock 18" wheels are around 26lbs if i recall. So you're adding quite a bit of unsprung weight to the car.

Do a quick google search for wheel offsets to get a better understanding of them. By what you stated, it sounds like you are comprehending the way they work, completely backwards.
-GP-

 

get something with a lower offset

 

No I ment max in a sense of 35mm is the highest number ive seen put on a coupe.
Ive seen applications use something more along the lines of
20 x 8.5 15mm front
20 x 10 20mm back

Would this be more appropriate ?

 

yea that would be better...but I'd try and go with a 9.5" wheel in the front if possible. And like Gdup35sedan said, they're crap and mad heavy. Those wheels would NOT look good whatsoever

 

coupes need to be in the +20s ish at least and then if you have a drop youll have neg camber then youll need more aggresive offset.

 

If you're on stock suspension and dont plan on lowering the car... then that setup would be fine with 255/30 tires up front and 285/30 in the rear.

But if you plan on dropping the car, you'd want to drop the offsets 10mm's, so +5 front and +10 rear for those width's.
-GP-

 

+1000

 

Long answer short....

Don't buy 'em

 

my previous owner put on zinik z7 on my car with 42 offsets...... it looks ok except its chrome and has terrible fitment and its heavy as hell.

 

Well the alternate ones I was looking at were
Avarus Fav.... im really likeing chrome lip black offset
both of my rim choices have that since my coupe is black.
Anyone know the weight on these ?

 

these?