Let me guess...hmmm...Axis Penta? If so, better wheel than HP IMHO. You will be ok in the front, and the rear not as bad as Cru mentioned.

But if you can, have them machine the mounting pad about 3-4mm and that will bring you around +43 to +44 offset and you're good to go.

 

Actually, not the Axis.

I spoke with a local shop and they said that it will take minor fender rolling/trimming to make these wheels fit.

 

I am guessing that this kind of work is for a wheel shop to do... What is this process called? I want to ask around the local wheels shops and see who I would trust to touch this.

Thanks

 

The rubber is here, still waiting for my wheels.

 

So, I just had my new wheels/tires mounted (sedan), and the rear rubs very severely. 19x9.5" w/ 38mm offset on a 275/30/19 tire dropped on Tein S.Tech.

Obviously, the fenders are getting rolled, which should help, but I need advice on effectively changing the offset of the wheel.

In this thread, it was mentioned that it is possible to have the mounting bracket, or inside of a wheel machined a few millimeters. I need to know if this is safe or not. Basically, I want 6-7mm machined off of the inside of the wheel so that it basically has a 44-45mm offset.

Is this safe? Will it affect the structural integrity of the wheels? I found a competenet fabrication shop that will be doing this for me tomorrow.

 

I'm no expert but I think shaving that much off the wheel may be a concern when it comes to the integrity of the wheel. Maybe the machine shop will have a more favorable opinion.

 

I didn't do it. My friends at International Autobody talked me out of it. They did an excellent job rolling the fenders. Now I just need to dial in a little more negative camber for the rear wheels, and I will be good to go!

In the heat of the moment, I was ready to do anything to get the wheels to fit, including shaving the mounting pad. That's what happens when you think with your...

 

Glad to hear you addressed your rubbing issue. Now we need pics!

 

i'd have went with a 255, or a 265 tire instead on a 9.5" rim.

 

I agree w/ Sen_Jen...going w/ 265 probably would solve your prob the way it is now (w/ the rolled fenders)

Besides, I just LOOOOVE the stretched side-wall look...=)

However, to answer your question about shaving mounting pad...it is actually safe if you have an experienced machine shop do it for you. And, up to about 5mm shouldn't affect your wheels structual integrity too much...then again, it really depends on how the wheel was constructed on the back.

What I mean is, for example - a typical 20" chrome wheel has a tremendously thick mounting pad...you can shave like half-inch off that and have no worries. However, a light-weight racing wheel might have a very thin mounting pad to begin with, so shaving a little might cause it to be too weak to be safe.

Well, when these tires wear out...you know what to get next, right?

Hurry up & post some pix already, Vodka...show us, show us!!!

 

 

Very nice dude. The mesh looks real classy on the sedan. The rear tire looks a bit chunky. You're sure you got 275/30?

 

Thanks, they are definitely 275/30/19.

 

Looks killer, the fat lip in tha bcak is what sets it off.

 

Car looks great, I really like the wheels. Gets addictive doesn't it.