question about offset?

[1zzfe]

what is a perfect offset for our car..

when i bougth my rims... it said
5zigen S08 17x7 +43

so i assume my offset is +43... but the rims is too far into the fender... i meant normally... if you put a rims on... the rims should be at the same as the fender... that's what i reallyl want... but right now my rims are all back too far.. and if you are behind my car... you can't even see it..

so if i'm gonna buy the RHevolution C2... which is 17x 7.5 .. what offset should i get... and how does it works.. larger # equals back it more..??? or they other way around..


THANK YOU

[QWKsilvr808]

if I'm not mistaken, the higher the offset, the more it sits further in, the lower the number the more it sits further out.

For instance, my 17x7 Volks with 30mm offset are quite flush with the fenders, the way you've described that you want it to sit.

[NoCones]

explanation above is correct: high offset pushes wheel (the centerline technically) in toward the center of the car; low offset pushes it out.

The width of the wheel is also a factor in where that outside edge sits, though. For example, if you get that 7.5" wheel in the same offset as the 7" wheel you're not happy with, it will be closer to flush with the fender. The centerlines of the two will be in the same spot, but the extra width of the 7.5" will push the outside edge out 1/4" (and the inside edge in 1/4" too).

So, to determine what offset you want for the 17x7.5's, look at your 17x7's and decide how much further out you want them to sit. Subtract 1/4" from that and convert to mm.

[autxr]

NoCones- Get a job man, all i see you doing is posting on these wheel and tire threads, you think you are an expert?


:)

[NoCones]

Originally posted by autxr
NoCones- Get a job man, all i see you doing is posting on these wheel and tire threads, you think you are an expert?


:)
Why get a real job when I can (1) get paid to do nothing, (2) send my wife out to work, and (3) still autocross?
:chuckles:

[1zzfe]

HAHAHA... good point... that's a perfect life for a man...

[1zzfe]

Ok.. so what will be a perfect offset for 17x7.5 rims...??

is 35 a good choice..

thank you

[NoCones]

IMO "perfect" is 39mm, just like oem.

35mm should be fine...you'll get noticeably more of the pushed out look than the 7", 43mm

Bryan

[John GTS]

i am planning to get 18x8 oz wheels, what off set should i use? and what tires should i go with? the width i mean, thanx

[NoCones]

Originally posted by John GTS
i am planning to get 18x8 oz wheels, what off set should i use? and what tires should i go with? the width i mean, thanx
I'd say somewhere in the 35-40mm range.

As for tire width...probably 235? not sure what the common 18" sizes are.

[apexsw20trd]

Originally posted by 1zzfe
what is a perfect offset for our car..

when i bougth my rims... it said
5zigen S08 17x7 +43

so i assume my offset is +43... but the rims is too far into the fender... i meant normally... if you put a rims on... the rims should be at the same as the fender... that's what i reallyl want... but right now my rims are all back too far.. and if you are behind my car... you can't even see it..

so if i'm gonna buy the RHevolution C2... which is 17x 7.5 .. what offset should i get... and how does it works.. larger # equals back it more..??? or they other way around..


THANK YOU

your exactly right, i guess who ever sold you the 5 zigen rims they didnt care about what your offsets would be. main thing is that you buy rims so that your car has a different appearance, and you know what i say , rims can make or break the car.

if your buying teh rh c2's , the best fitting is 18x7.5 with a +35 offset. this is what is recommended. but you can go as far as +30 and eventhough you drop you car 2" you will not have any problems with rubbing, even in tight turns.

if you want very flush then go with +35.