RUBBING what works? OFFSET questions and answers - Page 78

SupaKingKoopa · #**1541** (**permalink**) 06-04-2009, 09:15 PM

you think these dr20's will fit on a lowered fit? if so how much neg. camber on the rear and front?
specs are 15x7 +10

Firefly · #**1542** (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mahout

Ideal is not the same as MINIMUM. If you use a wheel with offset LESS than 42 mm you have a 90% chance of interference unless you use a way too small width tire.
And yes, 45 mm is ideal because it gives some room to lower if not too much. At 42 mm if you lower you get interference..

Just a follow up on my posts & questions about fitment for 15x7 +38...
Taking a risk, I went with my original choice of wheel & bought XXR 501s in black; they are 15x7 +38 offset. I had them mounted on my stock Dunlops (15x6.5) and there are no rubbing issues so far. I am not lowered, but was told I could probably still do a moderate drop and be okay.
Thanks for everyones input.

Heres a pic of them on:

awptickes · #**1543** (**permalink**) 06-21-2009, 09:08 PM

Let's say that I've got some 225/50r15 slicks, what offset wheels do I need?

Fit4Trav · #**1544** (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SupaKingKoopa

you think these dr20's will fit on a lowered fit? if so how much neg. camber on the rear and front?
specs are 15x7 +10

My SSR mesh were 15x7 +13 and i rubbed alot w/ no passengers, I was pretty low on coilovers too.

Likwid · #**1545** (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 06:13 PM

How about 17x7.5? 43offset?

Black01 · #**1546** (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Likwid

How about 17x7.5? 43offset?

I was going through these questions before. The offset that works is +45. 17x7 and 205/40R17 should do the work.

mahout · #**1547** (**permalink**) 08-02-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Likwid

How about 17x7.5? 43offset?

its not the wheel that rubs first but the tire.
If you go with 205/40x17 or bigger you'll be pretty sure to get rubbing. If you go with 195/40x17 you may get away without it but why use 7.5" wide wheels? Just cost more for no benefit.

Likwid · #**1548** (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 01:31 AM

Well the reason I am going with 17x7.5 with a 43 offset is because the wheels I am trying to buy are used and this is my only choice. But the wheels are worth every penny if they can fit.

They are going on a GE

Benggolf · #**1549** (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Likwid

How about 17x7.5? 43offset?

You can use up to a 205/45 x 17 tire with those wheels. Install front camber bolts and run a slight negative camber (-1 degree or less) and you will have no tire-to-fender rubbing issues. BTW, my car is lowered with DF-210s.

Check out my ride.

jimbrowski00 · #**1550** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 01:56 AM

Hey guys... trying to find some info on what fits the fit!

Anybody have any advice on a successful "flush" setup with these cars?

I'm looking at Advan RGII's in the 16X8 +38ET. If I use the stock tire, would rolling be necessary? What kind of camber adjustment is necessary if any?

Thanks,

Jim

Fit4Trav · #**1551** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 03:52 AM

^^What model do you have GE or GD

jimbrowski00 · #**1552** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 12:44 PM

I dont have one yet... It's going to be a GE though (2009 -2010)

awptickes · #**1553** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 12:47 PM

I have some 15x6.5 et 42 konig heliums, and they're pretty flush, much more so than the base steelies were.

jimbrowski00 · #**1554** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by awptickes

I have some 15x6.5 et 42 konig heliums, and they're pretty flush, much more so than the base steelies were.

The helium looks like a CE28 right? What size tires are you running? I'm looking to fit something with a concave face or a decent lip this usually means more width and lower offset.

awptickes · #**1555** (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 08:03 PM

Yeah, there's no lip on the wheels I have. 195/55 on the 15x6.5. I don't really like lips on wheels, I prefer the flush look.

You could get a nice lip with some 40-ish offset 7-8" wide wheels.

awptickes · #**1556** (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 12:07 PM

Has anyone fit 225/50 r15 tires on a fit yet?

jim@tirerack · #**1557** (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 01:08 PM

The biggest we recommend is a 215/50R15. I would think you are going to need fender mods to make the 225/50R15 fit.

stalonehong · #**1558** (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 01:42 PM

hello

i need some help toooo. i have my ge8 lowered on eibach sportlines and i need to find out what rim size, tire size, and offset to use so that i dont rub. also i would like to fix the toe for the rear wheels. i probably will go for the volks ce28.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks guys.

awptickes · #**1559** (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Cool, thanks. I'm trying to get a jump on tires for next autocross season by figuring out what fits right now.

jim@tirerack · #**1560** (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 02:32 PM

stalonehong,

What car are you working on?