Fitment Issue - 8.5" Wheel with +28mm Offset
02-09-2009, 01:51 PM
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Fitment Issue - 8.5" Wheel with +28mm Offset Hey Everyone,
My question is if I can get a spacer so that a wheel with a +28mm offset (5.790") to fit properly. I am guessing that the Rim Diameter doesn't factor in so I left it out. I just want to know if I could get the offset offset/reset (pardon the pun) so that it falls within the +38 to +45 mm offset recommendation for an 8.5" wide wheel. (265/35/R?) for the tire size, if it matters)
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My question is if I can get a spacer so that a wheel with a +28mm offset (5.790") to fit properly. I am guessing that the Rim Diameter doesn't factor in so I left it out. I just want to know if I could get the offset offset/reset (pardon the pun) so that it falls within the +38 to +45 mm offset recommendation for an 8.5" wide wheel. (265/35/R?) for the tire size, if it matters)
Thanks!
02-09-2009, 01:59 PM
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A spacer doesn't add positive offset it reduces it.
My sig pic shows a Front 18x8.5 wheel w/35mm offset any less then that and the wheel will stick out of the wheelwell.
My sig pic shows a Front 18x8.5 wheel w/35mm offset any less then that and the wheel will stick out of the wheelwell.
02-09-2009, 02:04 PM
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02-09-2009, 02:11 PM
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As stated in the stickies above you need to stay between 35-55mm offsets.
Since your talking about 8.5" wide wheels the lower the offset the better but 28mm is too low.
Just don't want you to spend money on something and then your not happy with the appearence.
02-09-2009, 02:18 PM
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Yes the car sits on Strano's.
As stated in the stickies above you need to stay between 35-55mm offsets.
Since your talking about 8.5" wide wheels the lower the offset the better but 28mm is too low.
Just don't want you to spend money on something and then your not happy with the appearence.
As stated in the stickies above you need to stay between 35-55mm offsets.
Since your talking about 8.5" wide wheels the lower the offset the better but 28mm is too low.
Just don't want you to spend money on something and then your not happy with the appearence.
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02-09-2009, 02:23 PM
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You could use the 28mm wheels but you may have rubbing issues in regards to steering not to mention if the wheel is at full jounce it may come in contact with the front fender.
Heres a better pic when the car was on stock springs
Heres a better pic when the car was on stock springs
02-09-2009, 02:29 PM
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I guess I'll have to keep looking. But the rule is the higher the offset the further inward the wheel moves? So a negative number would stick out a lot?
Alright, learn something new every day.
Thank You.
02-10-2009, 08:36 AM
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Aha, yes. But that is where the taste factor comes in. I don't like anything along those lines. My taste is closer to TT2s & Cragar SS's. I settled on a set I believe. I'm having them overnight shipped. As soon as they're on I'm gonna post up a photo.
02-10-2009, 12:56 PM
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Could someone explain to me how to figure out if a wheel and tire will stick out beyond the wheel well? I did read the stickies and have the chart...but i'm still not getting it
I'm not trying to
but it seems like you guys understand this stuff...and i need help
I'm not trying tobut it seems like you guys understand this stuff...and i need help
02-10-2009, 02:26 PM
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That's the thing. I'm sending my car to Retro Rides this august and want a set of wheels that'll work on it then. That's why I'm looking at a set of 20s.
02-11-2009, 08:45 AM
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02-11-2009, 08:51 AM
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I have seen this attempted in the past & so far no one has been able to make it look right. The body lines do not flow properly but to each their own. I'd say it's a waste of money to convert a 4th gen when you could buy a gutted 1st gen & have a original correct exterior then add 4th gen interior to that.
