17x8 wheel offset question

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Jan 21, 2004, 01:37 AM

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17x8 wheel offset question

What would you guys prefer on the offset of a 17x8 wheel. Personally, I would sy 35mm but a Japanese tuner friend of mine keeps on insisting offset 33.

Of course, wether 35 or 33 it has to clear the big Brembos

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Jan 21, 2004, 02:13 AM

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Well I just got my 17x8 5Zigens and I got a 27 offset, it clears everything and the rims are almost flush with the fenders, they do not stick out.

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Jan 21, 2004, 07:41 AM

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Evil which Zigens did you get

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Jan 21, 2004, 08:52 AM

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Re: 17x8 wheel offset question

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Originally posted by rota wheels
What would you guys prefer on the offset of a 17x8 wheel. Personally, I would sy 35mm but a Japanese tuner friend of mine keeps on insisting offset 33.

Of course, wether 35 or 33 it has to clear the big Brembos

Unless you have an incredibly discerning eye or are a professional test driver, you'll never notice the difference between 35mm or 33mm. Clearance won't be an issue with either offset, unless you're going to be mounting 265 or 275 tires -- but in that case, you'll want a wider wheel, like a 17x9.