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best offste for classic
Just out of interest as i am looking for either a set of 17 or 18 alloys to fit my99 sti 5
what is the best offset
be it on a 17x7.5
also what about for a 18x7.5 and would that chnage if the alloy was slightly wider 18x8
would an ET48 be what i need
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what is the best offset
be it on a 17x7.5
also what about for a 18x7.5 and would that chnage if the alloy was slightly wider 18x8
would an ET48 be what i need
cheers
steve
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There should be hundreds of threads on this.
My revolution milleniums are 7.5 x 18 ET 48 and i am sure the tyres are 215 35 18.
I was tempted to go 8" wide but was worried about them rubbing.
My revolution milleniums are 7.5 x 18 ET 48 and i am sure the tyres are 215 35 18.
I was tempted to go 8" wide but was worried about them rubbing.
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mate where did you get them from? as i can only come across the 8" width and same as you i think they will rub too much.
been looking for the answer but i must be searching it wrong as i am coming up with very little
been looking for the answer but i must be searching it wrong as i am coming up with very little
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also from what i have seen the correct offset that came out of the factory aloys was ET53 and this will sound dumb but by getting an offset ET48 what dies that do to the position of the alloy then i would assume it would make the alloy stick out further to the outer edge?
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Stevie i got my wheels from these guys
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G7PRS - cheers for that mate, can i ask with the alloys size, et and tyre size do you get any rubbing etc on full lock or with people in the back. just i love the milleniums and really want a set but i am worried about them catching
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Here is a link that allows you to see different offset's
Wheel / tire size calculator / comparer - RIMS-N-TIRES
Just put in your spec's.
Wheel / tire size calculator / comparer - RIMS-N-TIRES
Just put in your spec's.
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Steve, choose the wheel you like first. Offset to a certain degree, is design dependent.
I wouldn't run 18's out of preference due to the rubber band you have to run for tyres ! 215/45/17 is doable for a bit more comfort, but 215/40/17 works well using a good tyre such as the Vredestein Sessanta which as a chunkier tyre covers the rim as if you were running 225.
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Steve, choose the wheel you like first. Offset to a certain degree, is design dependent.
I wouldn't run 18's out of preference due to the rubber band you have to run for tyres ! 215/45/17 is doable for a bit more comfort, but 215/40/17 works well using a good tyre such as the Vredestein Sessanta which as a chunkier tyre covers the rim as if you were running 225.
i have found a set of milleniums one choice is 8x18 or 7.5x18 as i have a set of 17 oz on the car at the minute but i want to use them to do track days so i am after a set of 18's for looks and day to day stuff.
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172sport - thanks for that mate so the lower the offset the closer it gets to the arch
as silly as this sounds i have neer really understood.
so thats the offset done but what is the lowest and highest offset you can get away with on a classic? would we say et53-et48?
and what is the widest rim to run 7.5 or 8 and if you went for an 18 i would guess you need to get a et53 or would say a et48 be ok
as silly as this sounds i have neer really understood.
so thats the offset done but what is the lowest and highest offset you can get away with on a classic? would we say et53-et48?
and what is the widest rim to run 7.5 or 8 and if you went for an 18 i would guess you need to get a et53 or would say a et48 be ok
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i have got a set of AP 4 pots on the front although one day i might go to 6 pots but i need to get the car on the track to see how they go if they are good then the 4 pots will stay if not i will change them.
so as it stands i have AP 4 pots.
so as it stands i have AP 4 pots.
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So you really need to search for/post for 'wheels that clear AP4Pots'.
On my classic I run the following to clear my STi10/9 Front and rear Brembos.
17x7.5 ET48 Rota Torques clear STi Brembos
17x7.5" ET53 STi8 Wheels Clear STi Brembos
Ideally you want 17", and no more than 7.5" wide, so you can run tyres that wont rub on a slightly lower offset as well as covering as much rim as possible
On my classic I run the following to clear my STi10/9 Front and rear Brembos.
17x7.5 ET48 Rota Torques clear STi Brembos
17x7.5" ET53 STi8 Wheels Clear STi Brembos
Ideally you want 17", and no more than 7.5" wide, so you can run tyres that wont rub on a slightly lower offset as well as covering as much rim as possible
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I have a standard wheel setup on my WR 98 Classic, which comes with 7.5 Rota GRA 17's (ET 48 I think), and I run 215/40's, and mine rub at the back!
Does my head in- cant work out why a factory setup would rub. They do clear Brembo's though.
Does my head in- cant work out why a factory setup would rub. They do clear Brembo's though.
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cheers for all your help chaps i appreciate it, so i am thinking a 17 or 18 with a width of 7.5 and i should be fine.
just one thing on the tyre front what would be the tyre size to run on a 17 and 18 alloy so there would be no rubbing or as little as possible
cheers
just one thing on the tyre front what would be the tyre size to run on a 17 and 18 alloy so there would be no rubbing or as little as possible
cheers