Choosing the right offset for the widest possible tires
#16
I've got some gouges on my struts in the rear from my wheels w/ my setup which is stock camber (outside the 1" lowering). Given the angle of the struts, I'd venture a smaller wheel would hit sooner. Been contemplating some 5mm spacers on the back but I've been too busy to even fix the damage the wheel shop did rolling my fenders. Been debating if the Akebonos will fit but probably not. Of course the whole car is due some TLC once I finish school and get the rest of my signing bonus.
I went down to a 285 in back after I had a puncture and when coupled w/ the rolling, I only get rubbing on pretty extreme bumps. When I had the 295's, there would be little bits of rubber on the fender liner prior to rolling the fenders but they fit w/o any camber changes.
I went down to a 285 in back after I had a puncture and when coupled w/ the rolling, I only get rubbing on pretty extreme bumps. When I had the 295's, there would be little bits of rubber on the fender liner prior to rolling the fenders but they fit w/o any camber changes.
#17
That is true a smaller diameter wheel would have a greater chance of hitting the strut. But with 20s too much performance is lost while 19s are perfect.
#18
#19
Yes, 18s are even better for all out performance but I also want the car to look a little better filling the fender wells a little more. With 18s I could also run slicks on all 4 wheels and get roller coaster grip.
You're right, a little lower offset and pulling the fenders is the way to go.
I'm looking at these wheels. Good range of offset choices compared to any other manufacturer. The best actually. http://www.forgestar.com/v1/f14f.php
You're right, a little lower offset and pulling the fenders is the way to go.
I'm looking at these wheels. Good range of offset choices compared to any other manufacturer. The best actually. http://www.forgestar.com/v1/f14f.php
Last edited by Andrei; 11-23-2010 at 02:57 AM.
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#23
I'm at -1.6 so its really not that bad. I'd say if you wanna run 305s get a 10.5 width wheel
#24
I also got to call MardiGrasMax and talk to him. He said to call him but I'll call him after you post so I can consult with him on your advice.
Last edited by Andrei; 11-24-2010 at 05:26 AM.
#25
Assuming approximately -1.5 camber, at 10 inch bro, keep it at +52mm or below and you wont hit strut.
but if you're going to have tires buldging past the inner lip of the rim, then you have to compensate for that. I have no tires passing the inner lip, so i can get as close for comfort as I want.
If you dial in -1 camber as opposed to -1.5, give youself approximately an extra 5mm.
I must warn you, if you are in the range of +50mm at 10 inch width, its gonna be sunken in.....LOL
but if you're going to have tires buldging past the inner lip of the rim, then you have to compensate for that. I have no tires passing the inner lip, so i can get as close for comfort as I want.
If you dial in -1 camber as opposed to -1.5, give youself approximately an extra 5mm.
I must warn you, if you are in the range of +50mm at 10 inch width, its gonna be sunken in.....LOL
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