I am lookin at a set of limited edition volk racing ce28's. they are 17x8 with a +44 offset. i was wondering if these will clear big brakes, or even work for the car. if i cant run this, would i be able to do it with a spacer. need some replys ASAP

 

heres a pic of the wheels

 

It'l probably work, but its not ideal. 48-52 is recommended, and a spacer would move it the other way, so +44 and a 10mm spacer would make it +34, and thus worse. You can probably get it to fit, especially if u use a smaller tire, I don't know. However, if its not the right offset itl cause extra bearing wear, just something to keep in mind. Good Luck

 

17x8 +44 will clear STi Brembo's. I know that.

 

why would a 10 mm spacer negate the offset? if you put a spacer, isnt the offset supposed to increase?

 

actually. my friend "subiekid" i think he has 18*7.5s with 44 offset.. didn't fit.

 

https://www.i-club.com/forums/wheel-tire-59/official-tech-thread-tire-rack-55297/
<-- explains virtually everything u'll ever want to know about rims! but its kinda long



Offset section from above linked sticky (w/o pic):

The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.

Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.



Anyway, by adding a spacer, ur essentially moving the mounting surface towards the center of the wheel thus lowing the positive offset. I suck at explaining things, but I'll try a little anyways. If you imagine the wheel in a side view (like showen in the sticky) imagine putting in the spacer, this would make the mounting surface thicker, and thereforemove the wheel outwards, or lower the + offset. I know that I essentially said nothing, but as stated, I have a hard time explaining things, but, adding a spacer reduces the offset, counter-intuitive, but thats the way it is. Anyways, that was a hella long post, sorry and good luck

 

18x7.5 +44 will not fit.
18x8 +44 will fit.

I am taking about this particular wheel.

 

hey alex do you know of any shops where i can get these wheels besides the shop im looking at right now? i just want to compare prices. these will clear stoptechs right?

 

stick with 17s

 

yes i am sticking with 17's.

 

gotcha. so somthing*8s won't fit. gotcha.

 

damn nat, telling u man


te-37's anthracite w/ polished lip is the way to go!!!

 

i want everything law!!! LOL dude seriously though thanks for the BOV. my car sounds cooler..hahaha

 

FYI those wheels aren't ce28n, but rather le28n