Wheels for '97 Corolla - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

gtsurf · 10-17-2005, 04:37 PM

I'd like to apologize in advance if this subject has been addressed before, but I could not find anything on point in a search. So here's my question. Will a 16x7 wheel with a 35 offset fit a 1997 Corolla? Currently stock suspension, but considering Eibach Pro-Kit springs which are supposed to drop it 1 inch all the way around. Thanks in advance for your help!

P.S. I forgot to mention that my plan is to install 205/45x16 tires. That is the same diameter as the stock tires according to Tire Rack.

***REN69*** · 10-17-2005, 05:20 PM

They are the same diameter.. but the wheel offset will probably make the tires rub on the fender. You're better off going with a 38-43mm offset which will be further away from the fender and inner wheel well.

gtsurf · 10-17-2005, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the quick response. One follow up question though. With a 38-43 offset that moves the wheel "in" (away from the fender), won't I have clearance problems in the inside of the wheel since the wheel is 2 inches wider than stock (and I suspect the tire is even wider than that)?