Lancerman's Wheel Offset Guide
#46
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Well... Mine are 17x7 and it is lowered only in the front. I think it'll probably rub. Mine rub a little when turning but it's just on the top, not the sides. I think that if you go wider, they will rub the sides as well.
Those you mention are higher than mine, and with the wheel being bigger in width, I think you'll mess up the wheel at the first pothole you find because of the cone shape they take when mounted on a wider wheel.
For example:
Notice how the tire is shaped like a cone? If you take a deep enough pothole, protection from the tire won't matter, and you'd have less contact area from the tire to the street.
Here, it shows the size I have now (not my wheels though). Look at how the width of the tire goes along side the width of the wheel. I've taken a couple of deep potholes and there's no scratch on my rims. Also, if you use a bigger width on the wheel, the tire deforms a lot more when cornering fast, making the rim be closer to scratching the pavement.
In conclusion, to each its own. I've been with this wheel/tire combo for a year now and it's been the wisest choice I've made, compared to my previous choices.
Those you mention are higher than mine, and with the wheel being bigger in width, I think you'll mess up the wheel at the first pothole you find because of the cone shape they take when mounted on a wider wheel.
For example:
Notice how the tire is shaped like a cone? If you take a deep enough pothole, protection from the tire won't matter, and you'd have less contact area from the tire to the street.
Here, it shows the size I have now (not my wheels though). Look at how the width of the tire goes along side the width of the wheel. I've taken a couple of deep potholes and there's no scratch on my rims. Also, if you use a bigger width on the wheel, the tire deforms a lot more when cornering fast, making the rim be closer to scratching the pavement.
In conclusion, to each its own. I've been with this wheel/tire combo for a year now and it's been the wisest choice I've made, compared to my previous choices.
#50
Hi I'm new here on the forum,! So I just got confused with the offset! I'm planning on putting 17x7.5 with 215/40-17 , I know on the stock height it'll b fine but I'm also planning on lowering the car(with megan coilovers) ,but not my much, just enough to eliminate the fender gap of all 4 wheels! So I just need to know which offset would be safe?
#51
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I was looking through a jegs catalog the other day and found this useful tool.
Thought I'd post it here since you guys are all looking for wheel/tire combos that don't rub:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...01201/10002/-1
Thought I'd post it here since you guys are all looking for wheel/tire combos that don't rub:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...01201/10002/-1
#52
I've got a 2003 Lancer OZ Edition and I think I'm gonna get these.
SPECIFICATIONS
Style: F4 <---- What does that even mean?
Size: 17" x 7" <---- I know that's a good size
4 Lugs
Universal 8 Holes (PCD 4x100/114.3)
+40mm Offset <---- (?)
73 Center Bore <----(?)
Gloss Black finish with machine polished lip
Full set 4 piece rims
Aluminum alloy <----as opposed to...(?)
I've got a 2003 Lancer OZ Edition
My Question is. . . Does anybody know if there will be any problems with any of these specs? (Or know a better place to post this question)
SPECIFICATIONS
Style: F4 <---- What does that even mean?
Size: 17" x 7" <---- I know that's a good size
4 Lugs
Universal 8 Holes (PCD 4x100/114.3)
+40mm Offset <---- (?)
73 Center Bore <----(?)
Gloss Black finish with machine polished lip
Full set 4 piece rims
Aluminum alloy <----as opposed to...(?)
I've got a 2003 Lancer OZ Edition
My Question is. . . Does anybody know if there will be any problems with any of these specs? (Or know a better place to post this question)
#53
Do you know how wide of a tire I can go without rubbing?... I don't know what will fit on the rim or on the car. they are the stock OZ rims. And it is an 03 OZ rally. thanks
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I currently have 18x8 +40 offset wheels and I do not have any rubbing issues. I am thinking about adding some wheel spacers for that "fat tire" look.
These are the rims I got:
http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...162#prodAnchor
These are the rims I got:
http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...162#prodAnchor
#55
i need help with some new rim offset n widths... i want to get some rota p-45's in 18's but with a offset to give it that fat look, and how wide can i go.. i want my 02 OZ to look something like this..
this one said it has +12 to +15 offset
i dont mind stretch'n the tire alil to have a good fit under the fender. also would roll the fender to get a better fit, but i need help with offset for the 02 OZ and also the width of the rim it self..
7.5 is enough to fit under the fender, but what about 8 or 8.5 or even a 9 wide rim.. prob more towards the 8 or 8.5, but what offset to clear the suspension..
this one said it has +12 to +15 offset
i dont mind stretch'n the tire alil to have a good fit under the fender. also would roll the fender to get a better fit, but i need help with offset for the 02 OZ and also the width of the rim it self..
7.5 is enough to fit under the fender, but what about 8 or 8.5 or even a 9 wide rim.. prob more towards the 8 or 8.5, but what offset to clear the suspension..
#56
i did some research and i dont kno if this would work, but the offset calculator says different, but idk..
would a rota p-45f 18x8.5 with a +25 offset work, with stretched tires..
another thing i 4got to ask is would the offset work on the front and back?
would a rota p-45f 18x8.5 with a +25 offset work, with stretched tires..
another thing i 4got to ask is would the offset work on the front and back?
#57
will a 17x9 with a +12 offset fit my 02 OZ? offset calculator says i got 2.8 inches out from stock OZ rims and 4mm less clearance on the inside... i just did some research and found out that the OZ rims r 15x6, not 15x7.. ****.
#59
Not sure how soon a reply will be tossed on here, but what about low(er) offsets? I'd like a 16x7 +25 if it'll bolt on. Not huge tires. 205/45 most likely, and Tein S Tech springs is all. What work would I look at? I can't imagine I'd really need much. Just camber likely.
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Not sure how soon a reply will be tossed on here, but what about low(er) offsets? I'd like a 16x7 +25 if it'll bolt on. Not huge tires. 205/45 most likely, and Tein S Tech springs is all. What work would I look at? I can't imagine I'd really need much. Just camber likely.
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp?item=Wheel-Tire%20size%20comparer&sw1=205&ar1=50&bd1=17&rw1=7 .0&et1=55&sw2=215&ar2=40&bd2=18&rw2=7.5&et2=48&tex t1=&text2=
It basically shows you all measurements to consider when you get the wheel and tire together mounted on your car.