RUBBING what works? OFFSET questions and answers

[xonexlifex]

well do u have any ideas where to get some wheels that wont rub?

[pocketrocket]

+40 offset or higher is your safest bet, the rubbing is all due to what the offset is. that seems to be the no wheel rub range on our cars. it would also depend on your tire, but i don't know much about how the sizes run on those

even if there is rubbing on a 16" wheel, camber can be adjusted to fix that.

[radareclipse]

Check out this page on Kazera wheels.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/kazera/kazera.jsp

The KZ-U and KZ-S have a great look, 45mm offset with the 16x7's, and don't cost an arm and a leg. Their weight is reasonable too.

[xonexlifex]

well i want a black rim with a chrome lip and i havnt been able to find any cheap ones on any sites, and i dont like any thick spokes either.

[NaTuReB0Y]

I'm running 17x7.5 with 205/40/17 and +42 offset.....

I didn't think it would rub.....

until I had 4 adults(total) in the car...bump.....

yes....it rubs a little when I hit bumps......nothing major.

No rubbing with me and the kids......

[MINI-Fit]

Originally Posted by xonexlifex

well i want a black rim with a chrome lip and i havnt been able to find any cheap ones on any sites, and i dont like any thick spokes either.

Lets consider fitment first-
HFP wheels are 16x6.5" +55mm offset about 18 pounds and $155 each.
Common tires are 205/45-16 or 205/40-16.

For an aftermarket rim similar to HFP
16x7" +42mm offset (range +40 to +45mm)

And now for some 16" wheels-
Motegi Track Traklite Anthracite with Machined Lip Special Order
16x7 ($317 each) or 16x6.5" ($306 each)


Gram Lights 57Maximum in Light Grey Painted
16x7" $272 each 15 lbs. +45mm offset


In 17" at tirerack.com using 205/40-17 tires
ASA AR1 Black with Machined Lip
17x7" $159 each 20.7 lbs +42mm offset


Motegi Track Traklite Anthracite with Machined Lip
17x7" $280 each closeout +42mm offset 11 lbs
(picture above)

O.Z. 35th Anniversary Machined with Black Accent
17x7" $249 each +42mm offset 24 lbs


O.Z. Canova Machined with Black Accent
17x7" $211 each +42mm offset 25.5 lbs.


Also check out Rota wheels and Flik wheels for more options.

[aywwsd]

Originally Posted by Spule 4

What are the problems with this rim? I wonder as I was thinking of a set.

Thanks!

over priced and weights way too much.

as far as design goes, none of them stands out much either.

p.s. say no to cast wheels, go forged.

[pocketrocket]

well.. obviously research hasn't been done too thoroughly if you can't find a decently priced wheel with that.

Try, Rota and Nippon wheels. Drag also, even Motegi as stated above. Very good, very cheap, they make the same styles as very expensive brands, but they are forged and and much much much cheaper.

[radareclipse]

I had a set of that first wheel (Motegi Trak Tracklite) on order. They currently aren't in the country. It was taking a little long so I ordered something else from Japan myself.

[aywwsd]

Originally Posted by pocketrocket

well.. obviously research hasn't been done too thoroughly if you can't find a decently priced wheel with that.

Try, Rota and Nippon wheels. Drag also, even Motegi as stated above. Very good, very cheap, they make the same styles as very expensive brands, but they are forged and and much much much cheaper.

rota, nippon, drag, motegi are cast wheels...

[pocketrocket]

so... ?

theyre not $1000+ for wheels

[aywwsd]

you get what you paid for...

there is a reason why set of volks runs for 1500+, and why set of rotas only cost 600.

p.s. nippon and drag are garbage wheels, if you cant afford decent wheels, dont just buy junk.

[pocketrocket]

and what makes them junk?

I'm actually buying a set of rotas. I know several people with them that have had no problems. They're light and they look great, plus you can snag a set for the same price you could get one of those high end ones.

[aywwsd]

Originally Posted by pocketrocket

and what makes them junk?

I'm actually buying a set of rotas. I know several people with them that have had no problems. They're light and they look great, plus you can snag a set for the same price you could get one of those high end ones.

rotas are fine... they are strong for being cast wheels. only seen 1 set crack, but it was on autocross.

nippon and drag are not, had a buddy with a set of nippon who cracked 3 wheels in less then 6 month. and he drives slow and careful in a corolla...

i've also personally cracked/bent a couple of cast wheels, but the last 3 years, i've driven on forged wheels, havent had a problem...

[pocketrocket]

ok thanks for that bit of information. nippons were looking a little tempting due to their price and good looks too. I also just found out that OBX makes them, so its no wonder really.

I imagine motegi and enkei make some pretty good cast wheels too. A couple of those caught my fancy... and also for a nice price. I'd buy a set of forged wheels if I could find a nice looking set of 16 inchers under $800, but I haven't yet....

[aywwsd]

some cast wheels are great, but over priced... like mugen wheels or advan.

but they still cant beat cold forge wheels are far as durability goes.

not 16s, but you can find 18 inch volk 57fs for 999 dollars.

[pocketrocket]

18 inches on my dropped fit?! hooolly crap. i'd feel everything. i dunno though, i couldn't see myself dishing out a grand for wheels unless I were tracking my car (which I'm not, just trying to make it look nice and get a little extra performance .

Buddy Club cast wheels look pretty nice, are fairly cheap, and i KNOW for sure they are durable, and light too. I can pay $500 for a set no problem. Gives me money for some nice tires.

[aywwsd]

if you are after cheap durable cast wheels... rotas might be it.

never had buddy clubs before, dont know anything about them, no comment.

[pocketrocket]

overall diameter still the same?? no rubbing?

also, if anyone has 17s on a lowered fit, could we see some pics ?

[Fitsmenice]

i got same size wheels and offset with 205/40/17 tires on them and they rub under hard cornering or if i have 2-3 people in the back on stock springs. Will need to roll your fenders a bit if you plan on lowering.