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

[vrfreak]

Originally Posted by rAiN

what about
19x10 fronts offset - 12
19x11.5 rears offset -12

225-35-19 fronts
265-30-19 rears

pretty sure there is no way (w/o some serious work)that those will fit
but i might b wrong

[SS_Firehawk]

So I'm looking at some Work Wheels.

19x11 +18 rear should be good to go
19x9.5 +15 front is good to go

I am wondering if 19x10.5 +22 will work with the fronts? Calculator is telling me it's 20mm wider inside and 6mm wider outside when comparing them to 19x9.5 +15. If it doesn't, I'm sure 9.5 is enough rubber.

Here are pictures of what I'm looking at, they are running the 19x9.5 +15 up front in the picture. I want the GTS color...

Work Wheels :: News :: NEW 19 INCH EMOTION CR ULTIMATE!

[SS_Firehawk]

While I'm waiting, are there any pics of guys running 18"s on a lowered vehicle? I guess I'm picky on the tire to rim ratio and wheel gap. 19's look perfect, just wondering if 18's can look just as good with a bit more meat on the tire

[03Z33]

18's can look good even with just springs. FlawlessZ's car is a perfect example. He's running what I consider to be almost perfect fit for aggressive look with the only compromise being the tire sizes because Hankook only offer the R-S3 in slightly shorter sizes.

18x10 +13 w/245-40-18 R-S3 front
18x12 +20 w/285-35-18 R-S3 rear

Lowered 1.5" all around on springs

I'd stay away from the 10.5 front, maybe a 10 if they offer it?

[SS_Firehawk]

They offer 9.5's, but then it just jumps to 10.5. They make the 18's in a 10.5 for all 4's and different offsets, and advertised them on this forum for the Z, that's what peaked my interest.

the 19x10.5" is 20mm deeper toward the wheel well and 6mm farther out in comparison to the 9.5's, and the 9.5"s looked pretty flush to the fenders without much camber ( I don't like a lot of camber).

[NOFATCHX]

My CV3s are 20x10.5 with +15 on rear.

I'm running a 10mm spacer now so that's equiv to +5 offset correct?

Wheel is flush but still have plenty of space between tire and fender (on a 285 tire).

Can I bump up to a 20mm spacer? Would this put me at -5? Would this wheel/tire fit still or will I hit fender? I am dropped about 1.75 on H&R springs

[03Z33]

Originally Posted by NOFATCHX

My CV3s are 20x10.5 with +15 on rear.

I'm running a 10mm spacer now so that's equiv to +5 offset correct?

Correct

Originally Posted by NOFATCHX

Wheel is flush but still have plenty of space between tire and fender (on a 285 tire).

Can I bump up to a 20mm spacer?

Yes

Originally Posted by NOFATCHX

Would this put me at -5?

Yes

Originally Posted by NOFATCHX

Would this wheel/tire fit still or will I hit fender? I am dropped about 1.75 on H&R springs

You will be close to the fender because of your tire size, a 15mm spacer would be safer, it would put you at a +0 offset and you can adjust the remaining gap when you get an alignment by taking out some negative camber.

[NOFATCHX]

Originally Posted by 03Z33

Correct



Yes



Yes


You will be close to the fender because of your tire size, a 15mm spacer would be safer, it would put you at a +0 offset and you can adjust the remaining gap when you get an alignment by taking out some negative camber.

Thanks for the confirmation, only problem is I have no room for adjust according to Nissan. I need to upgrade to adjustable camber arms.

[NOFATCHX]

Next question is the front. It's currently at +20 offset def has room to work with, what size spacer can I get away with running a 20x9 +20 offset with a 255 tire? I'm thinkin a 10mm but it does look like it'd be close

[03Z33]

Originally Posted by NOFATCHX

Next question is the front. It's currently at +20 offset def has room to work with, what size spacer can I get away with running a 20x9 +20 offset with a 255 tire? I'm thinkin a 10mm but it does look like it'd be close

15mm would get you flush, 20mm for a little poke but your tire may be too wide for that. 10mm would look ok but the wheel/tire will still be sunken in a bit.

[NOFATCHX]

Originally Posted by 03Z33

15mm would get you flush, 20mm for a little poke but your tire may be too wide for that. 10mm would look ok but the wheel/tire will still be sunken in a bit.

Well that's just it, it's sunken in now, not to bad but definitely noticeable to people like us. I thinknim more concerned with tire rubbing or hitting fender and with this tire it looks like it'll be close with 10mm...

[03Z33]

Sounds like you already have some 5mm spacers. I'd pick up just one pair of 10mm spacers first, that way you can test fit front and back. Add the 5mm to the 10mm for 15mm total just for test fit. Don't drive on it like that, it's not safe. Then you'll know if you want to pick up another set of 15's for the front or back.

[NOFATCHX]

Originally Posted by 03Z33

Sounds like you already have some 5mm spacers. I'd pick up just one pair of 10mm spacers first, that way you can test fit front and back. Add the 5mm to the 10mm for 15mm total just for test fit. Don't drive on it like that, it's not safe. Then you'll know if you want to pick up another set of 15's for the front or back.

I have 10mm on rear now, think I can push it further ESP w drop and space between tire and fender.... Think ill goto 15mm to be safe. The fronts have no spacers at moment, was thinkin a subtle 5mm but I'd like to push it to 10mm, I'm anal as fu*k and want to get as close if not a little past the fender line without hitting or damaging fender.

[johncy2000]

Hey guys I went ahead and ordered SSR SP3's in Machine silver with a polished lip. I got 19x9.5 +25 and 19x11 +11. Will I be able to run stock camber with this setup? Im gonna do 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 for tires. Thanks for your time guys!

[03Z33]

Originally Posted by johncy2000

Hey guys I went ahead and ordered SSR SP3's in Machine silver with a polished lip. I got 19x9.5 +25 and 19x11 +11. Will I be able to run stock camber with this setup? Im gonna do 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 for tires. Thanks for your time guys!

Awesome choice in wheels, and yes you won't have any trouble running stock alignment with this setup as long as you don't go too low. But why the horrible tire sizes? Those won't fit and will look like crap. 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear would be optimal, maybe a bit larger at 255/295 but that's it.