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12-16-2005, 04:09 PM
#362
Originally Posted by LS1TORQ
Dont mean to butt in but Im looking at some rims that are 18X8.5 with a 35mm offset. According to this sticky 38mm is the least amount of offset. These rims are off by 3mm is that really gonna make them stick out. Any Opinions??
12-16-2005, 04:14 PM
#364
Originally Posted by LS1TORQ
Thanks Bio Messiah for stating what i just said...I want to know if 3mm passed the recomended offset will stick out too much and look bad.
12-17-2005, 12:32 AM
#366
Just a quick theory question... Right now I am running 285/35/18's (11.22" wide) in the rear on a 18x9.5" wheel with a 54mm offset. For simplicity's sake, lets say this is the perfect offset so the tire doesnt rub on the inner fender well, meaning under hard cornering the tire is just barely not touching the inner fender.
Now lets say I want to go to a 18x10.5" wheel with 315/30/18 (12.40" wide). What offset do I need??? Well, since the 54mm offset was perfect so to speak, I would want all of the additional tire width to go away from the inner fender towards the outside of the car. I have an additional 1.18" of tire I need to deal with. Would it make sense to subtract 1.18" from the +54mm offset to get a working offset with the new wheel. This offset would be about +24mm. I realize this is the wrong offset but I am wondering why it doesnt work like this.
Now lets say I want to go to a 18x10.5" wheel with 315/30/18 (12.40" wide). What offset do I need??? Well, since the 54mm offset was perfect so to speak, I would want all of the additional tire width to go away from the inner fender towards the outside of the car. I have an additional 1.18" of tire I need to deal with. Would it make sense to subtract 1.18" from the +54mm offset to get a working offset with the new wheel. This offset would be about +24mm. I realize this is the wrong offset but I am wondering why it doesnt work like this.
12-19-2005, 10:55 AM
#368
Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Actually maybe its only half of the extra tire width that you subtract from the offset to get the new offset?
The offset changes by 1/2" or ~12.7 mm if you add all the width to the outside. So the new offst would be 54 mm - 12.7 mm = 41.3 mm offset.
12-21-2005, 10:26 PM
#369
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ANYONE know the correct part number for the longer studs from ARP? Went to a speed shop today and they had some for "late model GM" and the splines were a little bigger and the stud was WAY longer then I need. I only need about 1/2" more threads. On Summits web site they about about 10 different sizes for the 12x1.50 metric studs.
Anyone know off the top of their head the right one?
Also, I can only seem to find 5/16" and 7/16" spacers(cheapie mr gaskets) anyone know where I can get 1/2" spacers? Not the $150 hub centric, just regular spacers..
Thanks in advance!
Anyone know off the top of their head the right one?
Also, I can only seem to find 5/16" and 7/16" spacers(cheapie mr gaskets) anyone know where I can get 1/2" spacers? Not the $150 hub centric, just regular spacers..
Thanks in advance!
01-03-2006, 04:23 PM
#370
Im thinking of getting rid of my EVO's & Im looking at a set of deep dish wheels kinda like the CCW 505's and they are offered in 3 different offsets, which one if any would I need to get? The wheel is 18x9.5 deep dish wheel. The availiable off sets are 20mm, 35mm, & 42mm. I dont want them to sit inside the fender well, then again I dont want them to stick out either.
01-04-2006, 10:00 AM
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Mind has changed a bit. Will these fit?
There are two 18" x 8.5" (+56mm offset with 6.93" backspacing) rims for the front and two 18" x 10.5" (+56mm offset/7.94" backspacing) for the rear. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.
And can you give any spring reccomendations?
There are two 18" x 8.5" (+56mm offset with 6.93" backspacing) rims for the front and two 18" x 10.5" (+56mm offset/7.94" backspacing) for the rear. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.
And can you give any spring reccomendations?
01-04-2006, 11:30 AM
#372
Originally Posted by Z'mnypit
Im thinking of getting rid of my EVO's & Im looking at a set of deep dish wheels kinda like the CCW 505's and they are offered in 3 different offsets, which one if any would I need to get? The wheel is 18x9.5 deep dish wheel. The availiable off sets are 20mm, 35mm, & 42mm. I dont want them to sit inside the fender well, then again I dont want them to stick out either.
Safe would be all four to be 42 mm.
01-04-2006, 11:32 AM
#373
Originally Posted by TurboZ28
Mind has changed a bit. Will these fit?
There are two 18" x 8.5" (+56mm offset with 6.93" backspacing) rims for the front and two 18" x 10.5" (+56mm offset/7.94" backspacing) for the rear. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.
And can you give any spring reccomendations?
There are two 18" x 8.5" (+56mm offset with 6.93" backspacing) rims for the front and two 18" x 10.5" (+56mm offset/7.94" backspacing) for the rear. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.
And can you give any spring reccomendations?
Springs: I'd suggest DMS, Hotchkis or BMR 1" drop.
01-04-2006, 04:14 PM
#374
Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
42 mm front. 35 mm would be OK out back.
Safe would be all four to be 42 mm.
Safe would be all four to be 42 mm.
01-05-2006, 04:31 PM
#377
Originally Posted by Z'mnypit
Correct....
Compared to the wheels you have now the wheel will move 4 mm inwards, but the rim gains a 1/4" per side or 6 mm . . . therefore . . .
The face of a 42 mm offset 9.5" wide wheel will sit 2 mm further outwards compared to what you have installed now.
Hopefully that is clear.
01-10-2006, 09:24 AM
#378
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ok, so i have the 16" rims, which is the best tire to get? looking at traction/handling/performance/comfort for around 100, would like wider ones on back. please advise
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245/50/zr16 on there now
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245/50/zr16 on there now
01-10-2006, 02:22 PM
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I have 18x10.5" Z06 reps, how wide of a tire can I put on them? I currently have 275's on them but they look way too small. I would really like some 335-30's but need to know if they'll fit. I do plan on lowering my car a bit, not sure how much yet.
Thanks, Sean
Thanks, Sean
01-10-2006, 06:26 PM
#380
Originally Posted by TRMIN8R
I have 18x10.5" Z06 reps, how wide of a tire can I put on them? I currently have 275's on them but they look way too small. I would really like some 335-30's but need to know if they'll fit. I do plan on lowering my car a bit, not sure how much yet.
Thanks, Sean
Thanks, Sean
335's NO, 295 up to 315 YES.