Wheel Offset Discussion Thread... How far can we go?

NA&CH · 03-04-2010, 08:47 AM

This thread needs pics for the noobs like me

With and without spacers etc.

Great thread btw.

Chris

gorillanismo · 07-16-2010, 12:37 PM

if a friend want to run 19x11rear with 305 tires what size of tire he have to choose 305/??/x19, and what is the best offset and camber he need???

bullitt5897 · 07-16-2010, 01:38 PM

Ok offsets will depend on how aggressive you want to be. We know that a 12 et+0 will fit and so will a 11 et-5 but that's on the very aggressive side of the spectrum. Most people are runnin 11 +5 with 305 tires. And I "think" you can run a 305/35/19 on that wheel too. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

gorillanismo · 07-18-2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Ok offsets will depend on how aggressive you want to be. We know that a 12 et+0 will fit and so will a 11 et-5 but that's on the very aggressive side of the spectrum. Most people are runnin 11 +5 with 305 tires. And I "think" you can run a 305/35/19 on that wheel too. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

cause we think that the set could be 19x11 +28, with tires 305/35/19 like u said, but no idea with the camber

JayYoon · 07-20-2010, 05:59 PM

what does it mean?

19 x 9 +47
19 x 10 +30

i am assumin 19'? and what are the other numbers?

bullitt5897 · 07-21-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayYoon

what does it mean?

19 x 9 +47
19 x 10 +30

i am assumin 19'? and what are the other numbers?

19 = your wheel diameter
9 or 10 = your wheel width
+47 or +30 = you offset

Offsets can often be displayed as negative numbers as well.

I hope that helps.

Jamaica · 07-20-2010, 06:19 PM

Yes mean 19 inches

Jeffblue · 07-20-2010, 07:45 PM

Front: 19*9.5 +25
Rear: 19*10.5 +5

Will the rear rub with a 285 tire with stock allignment (no negative camber or drop) How about with a 295, or 305? I really don't want to have to mess with getting camber arms and all that if i dont need to. any insight?

NewlyIMPORTed · 07-20-2010, 08:02 PM

wow +5 is cutting it close but i dont think it will rub without a drop but put it in H&R spring territory and you will have a problem

Jeffblue · 07-21-2010, 09:11 AM

the wheel is actually +15 but need to clear the rear caliper with a 10mm spacer. I'm a bit confused tho. some people say that lowering the car on springs will actually help to tuck the wheels in more, other say it will cause rubbing.

bullitt5897 · 07-21-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the wheel is actually +15 but need to clear the rear caliper with a 10mm spacer. I'm a bit confused tho. some people say that lowering the car on springs will actually help to tuck the wheels in more, other say it will cause rubbing.

Lowering helps but also can hinder your clearance... this is where your tire size and actual tire widths come into play. The offset game is not an easy one and many people do not understand it at all. I have been doing this for years and I still find myself learning new stuff every day.

If your rim is very wide your tire will actually stretch making the tire appear as so / \ if the tire is too fat it will look like this ( ). Lowering helps when your tires look like / \ but if your tires look like ( ) then you either need to get wider rims, thinner tires, different tire brand, pull the fender or get suspension parts to help you gain more adjustability.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-21-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the wheel is actually +15 but need to clear the rear caliper with a 10mm spacer. I'm a bit confused tho. some people say that lowering the car on springs will actually help to tuck the wheels in more, other say it will cause rubbing.

I thought even a 8.5 width, +45 mm wheel could clear that rear caliper. Is that not the case?

Jeffblue · 07-21-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

I thought even a 8.5 width, +45 mm wheel could clear that rear caliper. Is that not the case?

the offset doesn't really affect the caliper clearance, its the style of the face and the thickness of the hub mounting surface.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-26-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the offset doesn't really affect the caliper clearance, its the style of the face and the thickness of the hub mounting surface.

The thickness/length of the hub mounting surface is dictated by the wheel offset...

bullitt5897 · 08-11-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

The thickness/length of the hub mounting surface is dictated by the wheel offset...

your right and to further clarify offset is a by product of that hub thickness

07-16-2010, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	if a friend want to run 19x11rear with 305 tires what size of tire he have to choose 305/??/x19, and what is the best offset and camber he need??? __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

07-16-2010, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Ok offsets will depend on how aggressive you want to be. We know that a 12 et+0 will fit and so will a 11 et-5 but that's on the very aggressive side of the spectrum. Most people are runnin 11 +5 with 305 tires. And I "think" you can run a 305/35/19 on that wheel too. Someone correct me if I am wrong. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

07-20-2010, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	wow +5 is cutting it close but i dont think it will rub without a drop but put it in H&R spring territory and you will have a problem __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
370z offset	azn370z	Wheels & Tires	28	10-06-2010 09:53 PM
Need Help Indentifing a wheel ..	Q_USAF	Wheels & Tires	2	04-12-2009 11:06 PM
RAYS wheel nut.?	Chan Chee Hoe	Wheels & Tires	4	03-15-2009 09:02 PM
Peak Power discussion...	klubbheads	Engine & Drivetrain	4	02-19-2009 08:52 PM
Discussion Thread: 370z pictures from Europe 11.05.08	AK370Z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	17	11-09-2008 04:04 PM

03-04-2010, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
NA&CH Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nipples Florida Posts: 298 Drives: Looking for PW 370 Rep Power: 291	This thread needs pics for the noobs like me With and without spacers etc. Great thread btw. Chris

07-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	what does it mean? 19 x 9 +47 19 x 10 +30 i am assumin 19'? and what are the other numbers?

07-20-2010, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Yes mean 19 inches

07-20-2010, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	Front: 199.5 +25 Rear: 1910.5 +5 Will the rear rub with a 285 tire with stock allignment (no negative camber or drop) How about with a 295, or 305? I really don't want to have to mess with getting camber arms and all that if i dont need to. any insight?

07-21-2010, 09:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	the wheel is actually +15 but need to clear the rear caliper with a 10mm spacer. I'm a bit confused tho. some people say that lowering the car on springs will actually help to tuck the wheels in more, other say it will cause rubbing.