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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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What is the best offset and width for TE37 on our car?

People seem to have different offsets when I searched...would like to know what look the best.

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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check the classifieds there is a set in there for a pretty good price
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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+22 all around with 19x9.5" ff 19x10.5" rr.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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If they are 8.5 and 9.5, what should be the offsets?
Please forgive my dullness, what is the effect when the offset is smaller?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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+22 all around with 19x9.5" ff 19x10.5" rr.
this offset can be applied to 8.5/9.5" width's as well.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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But I saw someone with larger offsets, so that will be less agressive?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Lower number offsets=wheels pushed to the outside & closer to the fender lip.
Higher number offsets=wheels more tucked under the car towards the center

The lower number usually termed as "more aggressive", choices of tires and rolling or not rolling fender lip comes into play.

Higher number offsets tend to be "more conservative" but opens up room to drop your car lower without rubbing and need to roll fenders.

Lower offsets also adds more stress to the bushings, endlinks, bearings, and other moving mechanisms due to the center of weight shifting to the outside...out of spec.

+22 on the 9.5 and 10.5 clears big brake kits (BBK) and also sets the spokes to be a little concave. If you want the car to look a little more "aggressive" then save and get the 9.5 fronts and 10.5 rears in the +22 offsets. If you run 275, depending on the height of the vehicle...you might rub a little in the rear.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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drtech, hey im in the same boat is you're in lol

i was wondering what offsets do and i'm also looking into getting the TE37.

have you had any luck so far in getting them? if so, any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by drtech
People seem to have different offsets when I searched...would like to know what look the best.

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Can you clarify "our car"? Different offsets for Sedans and Coupes.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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sorry....i mean for coupes
 
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