Wheel Offsets - the "will this wheel fit" thread

[REI600]

ummm..... my mechanic?? What mechanic?

 

[pretzil]

I just assumed, if you don't know how to do up wheel nuts without a manual, you probably need a mechanic... What if you ever get a flat and don't have a torque wrench?

 

[REI600]

Lucky for me though, i do have one and i'm not broken down

Put them on, REALLY needs an alignment!! I'll take some happy snaps in better light and check them up on here. They fit HEAPS better than the other lot.

 

[pretzil]

Yer, I actually do keep one in my car to use on the wheels, but it is an Aldi one and I have 0 confidence in its accuracy lol.

Mine is effectively my breaker bar/fuck-off-stick

 

[REI600]

mine is superworks GOLD brand... so... supercheap... but GOLD!!

Seems ok. I'd like to have it tested so i know HOW out it is

 

[REI600]

Wheels -- SSR GTV02s -- 18 x 8.5 @ +30 (black)
Tyres -- Falken FK452s -- 225/40ZR18

PLEASE forgive how utterly filthy she is... didnt expect photos.

 

[MatiLP640]

I have quick question what rims size will be the best for Leggy Type-S (with flares):

1. 18x8.5 +33
2. 18x9.5 +38
3. 18x9.5 +22

I know for sure that both 9.5 will clear brembo but Im not sure about first one, I think that they should as well but I dont have any conformation, I want to do aggressive fitment (the best evenly with guards, not sticking out), I will roll guards and lower car. I dont know if tyre change anything but Im thinking about 235/40 all around.

Cheers guys

Hmmm I dont want to say anything but its much easier to get answer on FB than here :/

 

[Jakevr4]

The 9.5 +38s will fill the guards 1.7 mm less(nothing) than all of the dudes running 9 +30s. There are plenty of pics on this forum of that offset on fl with flares.

Whether or not there is enough room on the inside for the extra 1/2 inch of rim, is why no one is answering your question.

 

[NuffNuff]

18x8" and 18x9" rears
Bolt pattern - 114.3mm
Offset: +45 and +43

These wouldn't fit, right? 235 tyres

 

[steveP]

Offset is too shitty.

 

[gilly]

being 4WD, you wouldnt want to have different width wheels for the rear either? Or is that a myth?

 

[NuffNuff]

I thought it didn't matter so long as diameter is the same

Yeah, offset will suck. Thanks... Been looking for months for something

 

[Slinz]

I thought it didn't matter so long as diameter is the same

That's right AFAIK, diameter is the important aspect. But different widths can make it tough to get the tyres to match up precisely (the same tyre on each will stretch more on the wider wheel obviously) which in turn isn't great for the AWD.

IMO if you want it then you're better off getting the 'staggered' look with differing offsets of the same width wheel, that way all your tyres can be identical too.

 

[NuffNuff]

5x114.3
+32
7.5" wide

With 235 tyres?

This is for a FL with flares

 

[steveP]

Tyres too wide for the rim.

 

[NuffNuff]

18 x 8.5 - 5 x114.3, +38 offset?

I think that's it.. I think I've finally found a set

 

[brichman]

18 x 8.5 - 5 x114.3, +38 offset?

I think that's it.. I think I've finally found a set

They shouldn't be a problem, i've got 18x8 +30, which sit fine. Yours would be very similar i think

 

[steveP]

Yep, they will fit fine. But what are you looking for? Wheels that just fit, or having proper fitment?

 

[NuffNuff]

Yep, they will fit fine. But what are you looking for? Wheels that just fit, or having proper fitment?

a little bit of fitment would be ideal if i had to get the guards rolled a bit i dont care, the important factor is fitting my 235 tyres (lowered FL, soon to have rear camber fixed) and not having some crazy sunken in looking offset

 

[Rex Everything]

a little bit of fitment would be ideal if i had to get the guards rolled a bit i dont care, the important factor is fitting my 235 tyres (lowered FL, soon to have rear camber fixed) and not having some crazy sunken in looking offset

Take my Work CR-Kais 18 * 8.5 +30 - perfect