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Offset Question
I'm wondering what the minimum recommended offset is for our cars. I know ours is +55, but how low can we go? Obviously spacers could increase a low offset to match, but how thick of a spacer is going to cause damage? I can picture it putting strain onto the hubs and bearings. Basically there are some wheels I'm debating about that have like a +05mm offset. Obviously that's a little low. Would spacers to put that out to an acceptable offset destroy the hubs? Do I have any other options that I'm not aware of?
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Re: Offset Question
I believe the way it works is spacers decrease the +offset. Wheels with +05 offset would already be sticking out so far that they would not even fit within the fenders. I tried some 18x8 Mustang Cobra rims which were around +20 offset and they stuck out about 2 inches past the fenders.
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Re: Offset Question
Am I thinking this backwards? It looks like negative would make it stick out
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Re: Offset Question
Nevermind. I was thinking it backwards. A zero offset is already outside the fenders. Spacers would make it stick out more. I was thinking 5mm + a 50mm spacer = 55mm offset.
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Re: Offset Question
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A little bit won't hurt. Harvey.
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Re: Offset Question
My new are 45 offset and they look great. Thinking 35 would be pushing the envelope.
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Re: Offset Question
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Width plays a big part in making certain offsets fit. If someone was trying to fit 9" wheels, they might have trouble with the wheel clearing the suspension at the stock +55 offset. On the other hand, as someone mentioned, that 9" wheel might not clear the fender if the offset was too low.
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Re: Offset Question
I have 18" 7.5 wide running 215 tires 55 wall
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Re: Offset Question
My wheels are 17x8 with a +40 offset with 235/45 tires.
It leaves me with about 1/4 inch clearance of the rear fenders.
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