Wheel size/offset question
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Wheel size/offset question
What are the typical offsets people are running?
I'm looking at some wheels in these sizes 19×8.5 +38 / 19×9.5 +38 and was wondering about rubbing or needing spacers
I'm looking at some wheels in these sizes 19×8.5 +38 / 19×9.5 +38 and was wondering about rubbing or needing spacers
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You should be fine with those specs. Rim design will ultimately dictate if the front will clear the calipers...this would be my only concern with a +38 in the front on a 8.5 rim.
If they don't, then a small spacer should solve the issue.
If they don't, then a small spacer should solve the issue.
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I wouldn't think there would be any brake clearing issues...
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You should be ok with those, of course the rim supplier should be able to confirm fitment.
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Updating this thread as I recently purchased a set of wheels on these exact specs and my fronts did not clear the brake calipers (wheel design issue).
Tried to install a 5mm spacer and barely cleared the calipers. 2 potential problems though:
1. Will the brake calipers post any contact issues with the wheel as calipers tend to expand when it heats up and
2. Will I need to replace my OEM studs since placing the 5mm spacer lessened the bite of my lugnuts to about 3.5 full turns
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A 1+mm clearance between the rim and caliper is fine...the caliper will never expand that much.
You'll be fine with a 5mm spacer.
You'll be fine with a 5mm spacer.
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while on this topic, can anyone advise on ideal rim size/offset for 18" rims while on rsr downs?
I currently only use my stock wheels(18") but I'm using spacers, and looking to switch to a set that wouldn't require spacers, and still not rub/ and look flush
I currently only use my stock wheels(18") but I'm using spacers, and looking to switch to a set that wouldn't require spacers, and still not rub/ and look flush
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Tire size could impact the rim specs slightly.
I would recommend:
18x8.5 +28 (finding this in the real world is likely unlikely...+30 would be good...or +35 and you could use a drop-in 5mm spacer)
18x9.5 +38 (this is pretty much as good as it gets)
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on the 18 wheel size set up , what spec provides the widest stance without spacers for example if i choose 18 x 8 all round or 8 1/2 if ok on front , how much offset gives max width stance
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