Wheels Offset.....

[jelly53]

I'm about to buy some 17 inch rims for my 97 Corolla CE. I want the wheel offset's to be as close as possible to the factory wheels. By the way whats the factory offset?

[REN69]

Depends on which wheel you have, I'm pretty sure the steel wheels will have the offset stamped on them.

I'm guessing either 42 or 45mm... for the 7th gen sedans you shouldn't go lower than 42mm and no higher than a 7inch width, though 7.5inch might fit... however it will depend on offset.

[PhatRoyale]

If they are OEM steelies, then it should be +45, keep in mind that that's with a 5.5" wide wheel.

If you are getting 17x6.5" or 7" wheels for example, then you should adjust the offset to compensate for the extra 1" or 1.5".... so if you want factory fitment, that should put you at around +40 or +42.

7.5" wide wheels will fit, but depending on your suspension setup, may cause some occasional rubbing.

[jelly53]

no im going with 17X7. So I shouldnt be going lower than +42 for the offset. Got it.

[PhatRoyale]

I would say +40 would be more appropriate if you're getting a 7" wheel.

+42 would put you closer to the strut.

It also depends on the sizing of the tires you're going with as well.

[jelly53]

tires would be 205/40/17

[PhatRoyale]

Either +40 or +42 one should be ok with that sizing.

[jelly53]

well I'm still debating.... should I go with 16 or 17 inch rims......

[PhatRoyale]

I think 16's would look better. Gives you the option of using meatier 205/45/16 tires.

Better ride as well.

My buddy's running 16x7.5 +42 wheels with that size tire and they are pretty flush.

[Nightcore]

I personally would go with 16's man, would look better too on the stock body

[jelly53]

well than thats 2-1 so i'll start looking for some 16's. Thanks

[Kiwi-Corolla]

17's FTW .

[mchgner]

Originally Posted by jelly53

well than thats 2-1 so i'll start looking for some 16's. Thanks

Did you end up getting the 16" 205/45/16 setup? I am looking into getting this exact same setup with my 95 corolla. Did you have any rubbing issues?

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by mchgner

Did you end up getting the 16" 205/45/16 setup? I am looking into getting this exact same setup with my 95 corolla. Did you have any rubbing issues?

Depends on the width and offset you choose.

[GTChink]

I like 15s..anything bigger than 15s, start looking at adding power mods to run those heavy wheels (unless you spend $2k on superlight wheels LOL ).