Quick Rim Offset question

[wetherburner]

Hi guys,

I just bought 225-45-18 Yokohama Advan Sport tires and am in the process of finalizing my rims.

I'm getting 18x8's and wondering if a +35 ET will be OK. I have a choice of 35 or 45 - and according to a rim/tire calculator site, the +35 ET will stick out 15mm (0.6") further than OEM.

Is the 35ET OK? Although I suspect it is and is the better choice, I'm just looking for affirmation.

Thanks.

BTW, I'm getting the Konig Runaways in Hyper Gun Metal... Will post pics when it's done shortly.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by wetherburner

Hi guys,

I just bought 225-45-18 Yokohama Advan Sport tires and am in the process of finalizing my rims.

I'm getting 18x8's and wondering if a +35 ET will be OK. I have a choice of 35 or 45 - and according to a rim/tire calculator site, the +35 ET will stick out 15mm (0.6") further than OEM.

Is the 35ET OK? Although I suspect it is and is the better choice, I'm just looking for affirmation.

Thanks.

BTW, I'm getting the Konig Runaways in Hyper Gun Metal... Will post pics when it's done shortly.

Go for the +35 offset. That is exactly what I have for my front wheels and tires. 18x8 +35 offset with 225-45-18. The +45 offset is tucked-in too much.

[akira751]

Originally Posted by lammydi

Go for the +35 offset. That is exactly what I have for my front wheels and tires. 18x8 +35 offset with 225-45-18. The +45 offset is tucked-in too much.

+1

[moky-tron]

is there +30 offset avail? i would do that if it was avail, otherwise +35 is good

[Tobeit]

Originally Posted by moky

is there +30 offset avail? i would do that if it was avail, otherwise +35 is good

...probably not, but 5mm spacers are .

[wetherburner]

Thanks guys - sounds like +35 is the way to go.

I'm being told I need a 73.1-60.1 hubring. Maybe a NOOB question, but what is this and what does it accomplish?

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by wetherburner

Thanks guys - sounds like +35 is the way to go.

I'm being told I need a 73.1-60.1 hubring. Maybe a NOOB question, but what is this and what does it accomplish?

60.1 is the inner diameter (Toyota/Lexus hub bore all have 60.1)
73.1 is the outter diameter (In this case, your wheels have center bore of 73.1)
The hub centric rings primary job is to fill the gap between your aftermarket wheels and the car's wheel hub bore. 73.1 - 60.1 = 13.0 mm is the gap.
Why such gap? Because each vehichle manufacture wheel hub bore are difference, hence all Toyota/Lexus wheels are 60.1 mm so it will match the car hub bore exactly. Aftermarket wheels wants to sell their wheels to a wide market of car makers so they make a universal hub bore to fit as many vehicle as possible. That is why you need a hub centric rings.

[wetherburner]

Originally Posted by lammydi

60.1 is the inner diameter (Toyota/Lexus hub bore all have 60.1)
73.1 is the outter diameter (In this case, your wheels have center bore of 73.1)
The hub centric rings primary job is to fill the gap between your aftermarket wheels and the car's wheel hub bore. 73.1 - 60.1 = 13.0 mm is the gap.
Why such gap? Because each vehichle manufacture wheel hub bore are difference, hence all Toyota/Lexus wheels are 60.1 mm so it will match the car hub bore exactly. Aftermarket wheels wants to sell their wheels to a wide market of car makers so they make a universal hub bore to fit as many vehicle as possible. That is why you need a hub centric rings.

Great explanation - thanks.

So I presume I would simply remove the rings when putting my stock 17's back on the vehicle for winter driving...

[Tobeit]

...keep them pressed into your wheel during that time. Often they fit snug and if together with your wheel don't get lost.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by wetherburner

Great explanation - thanks.

So I presume I would simply remove the rings when putting my stock 17's back on the vehicle for winter driving...

Correct. The hub centric ring is now part of your aftermarket rims.

Originally Posted by Tobeit

...keep them pressed into your wheel during that time. Often they fit snug and if together with your wheel don't get lost.

When I put my rims away for storage, I use a little black tape to make sure the rings stay inside the wheel hub bore.

[camrydanny]

hi

also, i can get some nice is350 18" with 45 and 50 offset, does anybody have those as is on thier 2007 camrys? or do i need spacers?
the tires would be 225/45/18
thanks
pics would be great, sorry to hijack thread

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by camrydanny

hi

also, i can get some nice is350 18" with 45 and 50 offset, does anybody have those as is on thier 2007 camrys? or do i need spacers?
the tires would be 225/45/18
thanks
pics would be great, sorry to hijack thread

I just sold those rims last month.
The IS250/350 are 18x8 +45 Front and 18x8.5 +50mm According to Eddiefromcali, he used a 3mm spacer in the rear because it rubs a little bit but that because he has 255/40/18. If you put on 225/45/18 the front would look good and the rear would be a little stretch but the good thing is you won't rub because of the 225 is not as wide as the 255.
Bottomline, if you run 225/45/18 you will not need any spacer.

[INDOMI]

yeah like what others have said +35 is fine, mine is 20x8 +35 at the front and its not even flush with the fenders