Rims, 16x8 Options

[Defgeph]

I think I'm going to install 16x8 inch rims, once I find something I like.
Whats offset would I be looking for with this set up.
Looking to be flush with the fenders.

Thanks
DEF

[TTE]

8" with a 35 offset is insanely close to rubbing. I will see if I can get a picture of the wheel well to show how close it is to the suspension stuff.
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Not at all. I have this set up for more then 50K already with 225/45/17 tires TRD springs and never rubed once.
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I'm talking about rubbing against the suspension, not the fender well.
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What do you mean by rubbing against suspension? Does it affect or harm anything?

[jgreening]

8" with a 35 offset is insanely close to rubbing. I will see if I can get a picture of the wheel well to show how close it is to the suspension stuff.
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Not at all. I have this set up for more then 50K already with 225/45/17 tires TRD springs and never rubed once.
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I'm talking about rubbing against the suspension, not the fender well.
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What do you mean by rubbing against suspension? Does it affect or harm anything?
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If your set-up has an offset that is too big, the inside of the rim will hit the struts - especially while turning. You would know it if you had the problem. TTE, we now have you and one other person that reports no problems with 8" wide rims and 35mm offsets so that pretty much confirms that the set-up is ok.

On my set-up, I have a 7 1/2" rim, 48 offset and 15mm spacer. As far as suspension components go, I am about 4 mm further away from the suspension components than you are and 8 mm further inside the outside of the car. On the rear, the inside of my fender is directly over the outside of my tire. This means that the outside of your tire is likely 3/8 of an inch outside the inside of your rim. I would imagine that if you had enough suspension travel, the rears would hit if you didn't have your fenders rolled. Its probably just the TRD progressive springs doing a good job at keeping the chassis up. I have them as well and they are pretty damn stiff in the back.



This post has been edited by jgreening: Sep 24, 2005 - 5:32 PM