Newbie question: Tell me about offset please!
11-23-2002, 09:34 PM
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Newbie question: Tell me about offset please!
I've been considering rims as a first mod, since many on the board have mentioned the greatly improved handling. Maybe I'm just tired or my brain isn't working correctly right now, but I realized that I'm in the dark about offset. Could you please tell me about it? Thank you all so much!
11-24-2002, 12:03 AM
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Check http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm . They have a really good area that discusses offset along with many other basic things about wheel fitments.
11-24-2002, 12:43 AM
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As far as I know, Subaru offsets are:
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
11-24-2002, 01:16 AM
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Originally posted by ImprezaRSDriver
I personally would not go with anything wider than a 7.5 inch wheel and with an offset and lower than 48mm. This is just being safe.
I personally would not go with anything wider than a 7.5 inch wheel and with an offset and lower than 48mm. This is just being safe.
11-24-2002, 05:02 AM
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Originally posted by BAN SUVS
As far as I know, Subaru offsets are:
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
As far as I know, Subaru offsets are:
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
-scu
11-24-2002, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by BAN SUVS
As far as I know, Subaru offsets are:
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
As far as I know, Subaru offsets are:
7" wheel=53mm
7.5"=48mm
8.0"=42-43mm, but will probably still have some rubbing, depending on diameter. Tirerack told me by email that I shouldn't even try to run 215/50R16 tires, or I would probably have rub.
I'll have to remember this when I go rim shopping sometime. Thanks!
11-24-2002, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by Scubaru
I ran 215/40-16 kumhos 712's on my stock RS wheels. The sidewall was straight and not bulging. Im sure I could have put 225's on with rolling of the fenders.
-scu
I ran 215/40-16 kumhos 712's on my stock RS wheels. The sidewall was straight and not bulging. Im sure I could have put 225's on with rolling of the fenders.
-scu
But yeah, for track setups, who cares?
11-25-2002, 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by scsi
wow! i completely overlooked the fact that you could have a smaller offset for wider rims...my dad thinks you can only use 53mm....
wow! i completely overlooked the fact that you could have a smaller offset for wider rims...my dad thinks you can only use 53mm....
