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Offline keano

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The dreaded offset question.
« on: May 23, 2012, 09:57:51 pm »
Hi guys,

I always promised myself that I'd never post one of these threads, but here I am.

I'm after a set of swanky show wheels for the summer and I'd like to run as wide as possible at the back without arch rolling etc.

I've seen a nice set that are 9j wide at 42offset.

I'd be willing to stretch some 225/40 tyres onto them as they are only for show.

Will they fit? :party: :pomppomp:
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 10:05:19 pm »
You'll poke 2mm more than these and have 10mm less inner clearence.



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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 10:06:19 pm »
I'm not 100% but I reckon yes... I know I'm running 8" with equivalent ET37, which is same as 8.5" ET 42, and i reckon with the extra strecth on a 9" rim and i reckon i've got a little room to spare... SO I'm saying yes... But don;t hold me to it :)

This is on the back, on the front i reckon you'll get rubbage... :(
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 10:07:52 pm »
Cheers guys! :D

Are you rubbing at all Donal? (your wheels I mean  :grin: )
« Last Edit: May 23, 2012, 10:09:39 pm by keano »
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 10:13:11 pm »
If they are just for show you will be alright, if you plan on gong round bends fast then you will get that lovely sound of tyres shredding and arches bending.  :happy2:
Just go easy and you will be fine.  :wink:
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 10:20:22 pm »
 :grin:

I'm down all the way on the rears (H&R Twintubes) and no rubbing. Only rubs the front on very large dips, and my front arches are rolled. Full lock is fine!!.

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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 10:20:33 pm »
:( I don't like the sound of that!

It's no fun pootling to shows  :grin:

Is that definitive then TopCat?
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 10:21:48 pm »
Quote from: DonalM on May 23, 2012, 10:20:22 pm
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I'm down all the way on the rears (H&R Twintubes) and no rubbing. Only rubs the front on very large dips, and my front arches are rolled. Full lock is fine!!.



Are they 9" on front too dude?

These are 8" on front so I'm only really worried about the rear

Ps. I'm this low...

« Last Edit: May 23, 2012, 10:23:40 pm by keano »
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 10:23:54 pm »
If 8's on front with 225 tyres ET42, for show you'll be fine...

I reckon the 9's with 225 ET42 will go on the rear for show... and will look mint, but only my opinion...
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 10:24:45 pm »
Well your car is F'in low so i think it will rub, you aint dubbin if it ant rubbin!   :evilgrin:
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 10:26:18 pm »
Hi

I've got 8j front 9j back offset 42 and lowered on coilover with only minor rubbing on rear when cornering hard

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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 10:33:40 pm »
Quote from: keano on May 23, 2012, 10:21:48 pm

Are they 9" on front too dude?

These are 8" on front so I'm only really worried about the rear

Ps. I'm this low...


I'm 8.5" et38 all round dude.

You look to be a small bit lower than me. Might take a bit of messing with the C-spanner if you want to drive very hard.  :happy2:
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 10:37:12 pm »
Quote from: Dsg steel on May 23, 2012, 10:26:18 pm
Hi

I've got 8j front 9j back offset 42 and lowered on coilover with only minor rubbing on rear when cornering hard



You got any photos dude? What size tyres you running?  :party:


And thanks for the replies everyone! Really helpful!  :drinking:
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2012, 10:45:37 pm »
Nick try my fat fives on the rear I know there only 8.5j wide with an offset of et45 but it would give you an idea
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Re: The dreaded offset question.
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2012, 10:51:26 pm »
Quote from: Dannyboy88 on May 23, 2012, 10:45:37 pm
Nick try my fat fives on the rear I know there only 8.5j wide with an offset of et45 but it would give you an idea

You've got yourself a deal lol. Any chance you can retrieve them from Shef?
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