42mm offset question. PLEASE!!!

[daviebread]

Hi guys, just a quick question or 2.
Will a 42mm offset need a spacer on the GTS?
I am looking to run 17X7 with a 215/45/17. Does that sound good, or will I need some modifying? i.e. spacer, etc.

[modenaplz]

you will need spacers, 10mm or 1 inch would probably be good

[daviebread]

Why would that be though.
I hear people saying that 40mm offsets work fine with the 17X7 rim, why would 2 mm more need a 10mm spacer?

[NoCones]

I doubt you would "need" them...I have a 42mm, 16x7 wheel, 205/50 tire on my car with no problem

if you need/want them, you certainly could get by with less than 10mm

[Svirdulys]

i dont think you gonna need spacers. i got 18x7.5 with 42offset with no problems and no spacers

[modenaplz]

oops i shouldn't have said "need"

but if looks are a concern... you may need them :gap:

[coledesign]

ive got 17/7 +42 offset

with a 225/45/17 tire

no rubbing and great grip

[daviebread]

Hey coledesign, how close is your wheel to the front calipers with that 42 offset? Is it like right next to it?
Thanks,
David

[NoCones]

Originally posted by daviebread
Hey coledesign, how close is your wheel to the front calipers with that 42 offset? Is it like right next to it?
Thanks,
David
When it comes to clearing the calipers, it's as much about the shape of the inside of the wheel as it is the offset...I've seen stock offset wheels that don't clear the calipers.

[coledesign]

its pretty close but it does not hit

[daviebread]

Hey Coledesign,
can you please take a look at the American Eagle 193 model wheel on ebay.
You have to seach for it in both the title and description.

Pull up one of the pics that shows the wheel at an angle and tell me if the inside of the spoke will clear the front caliper.