Wheel Offset? Wheel guru's i could use some help.

[lRolLlLilN]

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I have a friend thats selling Gram Lights 17x7.5 40mm offset. Do you guys know if i'll have any fitment issues like rubbing. ect?

this is going on a 89 Corolla GT-S.. Thanks in advance!

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[w203]

Most of the time, you won't want to be running anything bigger than a 7"-wide wheel on the street. The majority of 7.5+"-wide wheels on an AE92 GT-S will be found on a track (road race, open lap, or autox). The exception, of course, is my friend Cam Bayliss who's running 16"x7.5" on his JDM Levin. =) You'll most likely find properly-fitting 7.5" wheels on custom-built race wheels f/ companies like Panasport, Kodiak Racing, Keizer Wheels, Circle Racing, Revolution, and Diamond Racing. The only exception that I know of is the Lenso 13" x 7.5" Tom Slick VPD which is mass produced but advertised as a drag race only wheel. When running a 7.5"-wide wheel, you'll need to either use spacers or have them built to the correct backspace for your application. You can even specify a low-ish backspace to push the wheels out to increase your track for better handling.

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[boroEF]

+40 offset is not enough offset to clear the tire/rim from rubbing against the strut housing at that width.

[REN69]

I think they'll rub, have a test fit, specifically on the back. I have 15x6.5 with 38mm offset and the wheel is close to the strut on the rears.

[punter]

depends on the model, I've seen one ae92 hatch running 17x7 wheels with a 40 offset with no issue, but on most ae92s you'll need a lower offset.

[lRolLlLilN]

ok guys thanks for the info.. but do you think this can be fixed with the help of spacers? maybe 3 or 5 mm spacers..

[REN69]

yes, but then you'll have to worry about rubbing on the OUTSIDE fenders.

[boroEF]

Originally Posted by REN69

yes, but then you'll have to worry about rubbing on the OUTSIDE fenders.

but then again, fenders could always be rolled

[micro214_kp61]

Originally Posted by boroEF

but then again, fenders could always be rolled

why would you wanna roll the "fenders"?










it's the fender lip you need to roll masta' boro!!!

[lRolLlLilN]

hm ok i'll keep that in mind.. i really like the rims and all.. well ima pick them up today and test fit them.. see how they fit and look.. wish me luck lol

[punter]

They won't hit the outside, they're only 7.5 wide. You should be able to space them out no problem.

But are spacers legal there, slip-on spacers aren't allowed over here.

[lRolLlLilN]

Originally Posted by punter

They won't hit the outside, they're only 7.5 wide. You should be able to space them out no problem.

But are spacers legal there, slip-on spacers aren't allowed over here.

yeah i hope they'll fit.. i picked up the wheels last night.. i havn't test fitted them yet.. i have to wait for tmrw to do it.. cause today i have school and work.. but i hope i can make them fit.. i hope i hope..

[REN69]

Should've test fit first, I'd love to know what the fitment will turn out to be. Keep us informed.

[lRolLlLilN]

Yea will do.. when i get home today from work.. ima test fit them on and stuff.. i'll keep you guys informed..

[lRolLlLilN]

yeah finally got the time to fit them on and see how they look...

Well here are the wheels.. i thought i'd wash them down so there clean and shiny looking..





They look nice don't they?
And this is how they look like on the car..!


so what do you guys think?