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I know that our cars are 5x100 but what offset do we need? i am worried b/c one of my frineds bought wheels that would fit like 4x100, 5x100, and 5x114 and the offset was for a front wheel drive car or something and they ended up rubbing his springs. i don't want to buy a universal rim that is going to do that.

so i know we need a 5x100 bolt pattern but what offset?
is there any other pertinent info i need?
also what tire sizes do you recomend for both 17"(205/40/17???) and 18"(225/40/18????) wheels

thanks
cormudgen

get between 35 and 40 offset. That's what's recommended.

is it bad if its 45+ offset?

for 17s id say get 215/45/17.

i ended up getting 205/40/17 and i now wish i dint because my ride quality is more harsh with the lower profile tire and they dont fill in the wheel well as much as they should.

check my profile for pics of 215/45/zr17s. That'd what i'd recommend tire size...the ride quality is perfect.

is a 42 offset going to be too much? is it going to stick out of the sides of the car if looking at it rom behind?

cormudgen

same thing i want to know because i might buy these rims but they are 48+ offset?

+35 to +42

I'm running 38mm offset rims with 25mm spacers. Total offset = 62mm. Doesn't adversely affect suspension geometry. Theres a little more steering feel and torquesteer, but when I get bigger wheels that will all go away.

I would love to find a lightweight 17 or 18 x 8 that I like (and that doesnt' cost $600 *coughVOLKcough*)

38mm offset rims with 25mm spacers = 13mm offset!

+42 offset should be fine. I have +43 with 215/45s and the wheels are a bit sucked in but there is no rubbing or anything. As for the +48s, thats the subaru offset, and they won't work without some spacers.

+42,+43 and +45 which is what the stock rims for the ST205 are.