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#2086
05-24-2011 | 10:50 PM
Sorry, not going through 42 pages to see if my question has an answer out there already. I just picked up the sedan 18's (twin 5-spoke design) for my '06 sedan. They don't have TPMS sensors in them. I want them put in but so far these ain't cheap. I looked on rockauto.com and checked with Discount Tire. I thought about moving my sensors over to the new wheels, but this car is 5 years old and I can't tell if the sensors have been changed in that time. So it would be silly to move them over only for the battery to die and have to go through all this again. Does anyone know where I can buy some lightly used sensors in pristine condition or where I can get new ones without having to sell my first-born to afford them? I know I can drive without them, but my wife drives my car ever so often and I feel better that she knows if there's a tire issue when she is.
Help!
Thanks.
Help!
Thanks.
#2088
05-25-2011 | 03:35 AM
Yeah I've looked at sites, checked out the offset calculator, but I still have no idea how you offset wheels. People keep saying if you offset the wheels right, everything will look good. But I have no idea how you go about offsetting wheels.
#2091
05-25-2011 | 08:52 AM
What exactly are you asking?
Tire size is more so preference than anything (little math though) 245/35 and 275/35 is fine for 19s. But the front tire is a little smaller than the rear. Ideally you should be 245/35 and 275/30 to compensate for the additional 30mm in tread width. However, some people like that fat tire in the back and don't want the skinny profile on the rear wheels.
If the rear tire looks too big for your liking, but a 275/30 for your next set of rears.
If the rear tire is the right look and the front looks too small. Buy 245/40 or 255/35 next time you need them.
Either way, you're fine as is.
Tire size is more so preference than anything (little math though) 245/35 and 275/35 is fine for 19s. But the front tire is a little smaller than the rear. Ideally you should be 245/35 and 275/30 to compensate for the additional 30mm in tread width. However, some people like that fat tire in the back and don't want the skinny profile on the rear wheels.
If the rear tire looks too big for your liking, but a 275/30 for your next set of rears.
If the rear tire is the right look and the front looks too small. Buy 245/40 or 255/35 next time you need them.
Either way, you're fine as is.
related question but for daily driving what psi do u use typically?
#2092
05-25-2011 | 05:43 PM
For a 0 offset you need some stretch and some camber and should not really be done on springs.
The maybe next of tires go for a larger tire size. 245/40 would be your best bet in that case.
#2094
05-25-2011 | 05:56 PM
#2095
05-25-2011 | 06:51 PM
New questions. I narrowed it down to 2 tire sizes.
Would a 265/35/18 offset 38 fit on 05 sedan droped 1.6 all around and clear akebonos?
Do I need to roll the front?
If not a 245 40 18 et 38 should be fine correct? as for fitment and clearing akebonos...
also I am assuming the 285 35 18 et 38 will clear the akebonos in the rear correct? and fit in okay with a fender roll
Would a 265/35/18 offset 38 fit on 05 sedan droped 1.6 all around and clear akebonos?
Do I need to roll the front?
If not a 245 40 18 et 38 should be fine correct? as for fitment and clearing akebonos...
also I am assuming the 285 35 18 et 38 will clear the akebonos in the rear correct? and fit in okay with a fender roll
#2099
05-25-2011 | 09:13 PM
Short answer is. The word offset is just that, it's how far the wheel mounting surface (that mounts to your hub) is offset from the center of the wheel. Example being a 10" wide wheel that has a -0- offset means that 5" of the wheel is on the inside of the mounting surface (hub) and 5" is extending outward. As the offset number increases (say +20) the mounting surface is moved outwards, or offset 20mm towards the outer edge of the wheel. Positive offsets mean that the wheel is tucked in more, negative offsets mean the wheel is pushed out from the center of the wheel. Wheel widths, and offset play a large role in how they fit a particular car.