 What's a good offset for our cars? |
 Apr 24, 2004 - 5:36 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 18, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So, what's a good offset for our cars? I'm going rim shopping again but want it flush instead of in a little.
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Apr 24, 2004 - 8:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Higher offset more "in" they are.
This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Apr 26, 2004 - 10:20 AM -------------------- |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 1:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Measure the distance (in mm) you want the new rim to stick out to. Then, go to this website:
wheel offset calculator You will still need to check your turning and brake clearances. Hope it helps. -Jay WTF, sorry for hijacking your thread, but I have a question for you. When you were describing the Tein springs, you said something like "they feel like stock." By this do you mean that they are as soft and you still get the same amount of nose dive when braking, the same amount of up and down movement when shifting and the same body roll in corners? Or did you mean that those things are improved, but the comfort is as good as stock? I couldn't tell if your statement was critisism or praise. Thanks. This post has been edited by jgreening: Apr 25, 2004 - 1:19 AM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 2:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 18, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
RIght on, they are as soft as stock and get the same amount of nose dive, but now you're closer to the ground...so speed bumps suck, you gotta go hella slow... Body roll is a biatch too, it's pretty much the same as stock.. Handling hardly improved at all. I wouldn't recommend the springs unless you were all show. The only thing at improved was the looks... -------------------- [toyota]
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Apr 25, 2004 - 2:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the clarification....looks like I am going to spend the extra $75 for TRDs....
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 5:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 18, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good choice, and thanks for the thread hi-jacking. A PM would have been more appropriate. -------------------- [toyota]
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Apr 26, 2004 - 10:06 AM
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i think an off set of like somewhere around 35..with 7" wide rims will get you close to the wheelwell edge..i've got a 40 offset on mine, and theyre a good inch or 2 in..maybe even a 32? hmm
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Apr 26, 2004 - 10:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
32 i think will be real close, turning your car u might rub. Im trying to go 18x7.5 w/35 and im worried. but i want them to stick out.
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Apr 26, 2004 - 3:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have an 18" by 7.5" rim with a +35 offset and say its almost perfect. If anything I would try and go for a +38 offset simply b/c I cant go as low as I want to anymore due to rubbing.
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Apr 30, 2004 - 8:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 15, '03 From Germany Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ok highjacked again. I`m looking forward to get new rims. "Work Emotion Cr Kai"
Front:18x8,5 and rear: 18x9,5 which ET (offset) should i take 30front and rear or 37front and 38 at the rear???? THX Joerg This post has been edited by snakeloa: May 2, 2004 - 1:49 PM -------------------- Spec to be found on my website....
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May 2, 2004 - 1:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 15, '03 From Germany Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hello again has anyone got an idea. Please answer.
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May 2, 2004 - 1:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Depends on what size rim, what size tire...its not an exact answer.
I have 215/35/18s...pretty close. -------------------- |
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May 3, 2004 - 7:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 15, '03 From Germany Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was looking to get 235/35 R18 tires on 18x8,5 Wheels in the front and 18x9,5 at the rear. I have no clou what would fit: 30front/30rear offset or 37front 38rear offset? Or should i ask if they can produce a special 35front and 35rear offset???
The car is a ST205 Gt Four. Thanks -------------------- Spec to be found on my website....
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