Whats the best offset?

KahunaKahuna familEE
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
Alright,
I'm looking for a set of wheels, and was wondering what offset I should run..

My 17s were a 45 offset I think, and in the front they looked good, but they looked like they stuck out in the back.. I don' want them too far out, I want them to look clean..

Suggestions on offsets?

Comments

  • ThinkFabThinkFab Wagonist
    i really depends on the with of the wheel. you 17's were probably 7-8" wide and that is why the 45 offset made them stick out. if they were 15" tall 6.5" wide wheel, a 45 offset would sit in to far. what size and width are you looking to get?
  • KahunaKahuna familEE
    I want some 15" around 5-7" wide..
  • ThinkFabThinkFab Wagonist
    i recomend getting 30-32mm offset for a 6.5" wide 15" wheel. i had a set that were 32mm and they looked great. if you plan on tucking them, go with 35mm so you dont slice your tires.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Is this for looks or handling?
  • KahunaKahuna familEE
    I'd rather have function over looks..
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    15x6.5/7" rims, 40ish offset, 195/50/15's..
  • ThinkFabThinkFab Wagonist
    for function, i would say 7" wide with 35mm offset with 205/50-15 for front, and 6.5" with 38mm offset and 195/50-15 for rear if its for fwd. if its 4wd, 7" wide 35mm offset and 205/50-15 all around. the further you can get the tires outside the car, the better handeling and stability you will have. not trying to disregard you Pacifier, but i am just trying to explain things further. just my 2 cents.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    ThinkFab wrote:
    the further you can get the tires outside the car, the better handeling and stability you will have.

    And the more stress you put on your wheel bearings, kuckles and C.Vs... is this function going to be put to good use? :)
  • KahunaKahuna familEE
    Haha true.. I think I'm going to pick up a set of HX wheels.
  • ThinkFabThinkFab Wagonist
    i have a set i good condition. $300 (sorry, i know its not the for sale section) shiping might be kinda expensive tho
  • wheelgaragewheelgarage Band Wagon
    Hey Kahuna...

    15x8 35offset. All around handling and freeway performance is great. No rubbing from lock to lock.

    www.civicwagon.com

    :wink:
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