rim offset question

[kalohe boy]

Hello, I am new to the forums and had a question about rim offsets. I have a 2006 Corolla CE with stock steel rims and tires and was able to get a hold of factory Toyota alloys with a few little differences and was wondering if I was going to run into problems,if any, such as alignment problems, clearance issues or excessive tread wear buy installing the new factory alloys...

differences:::

factory steel wheels
rims: 15x???
offset: ???
tires: P185/65R15

factory alloy rims
rims: 15x6.0JJ
offset: 45mm
tires: P195/65R15


[ I dont know the steel rims width or offset, but they have the same goodyear tires just different size]

I noticed that most of the rims you sell have an offset of 40mm and was wondering if the 45mm would make much difference??? also would like to know if I would be able to install new alloys and drive off or will I need to get an alignment because of the offset difference??? any help would be greatly appreciated....thanks in advance...

[kyle@tirerack]

The 45mm vs the 40 would just place the centerline of the wheel in towards the strut 5mm further. Main concern or thing to check is that it won't rub on the inside. This shouldn't have any effect on alignment. Seems like it shouldn't be an issue but try to test fit if able to be sure.

[kalohe boy]

thanks Kyle!!