Offset help on 8" wide wheels.

[vinbon63]

I'm looking at a set of wheels and the rears are 16x8 and the offset is in the high +40's...I'm worried I might get interference with the rear knuckle arms or rear trailing arms. Does anyone know if they will fit?

[Flatline]

I'm looking at a set of wheels and the rears are 16x8 and the offset is in the high +40's...I'm worried I might get interference with the rear knuckle arms or rear trailing arms. Does anyone know if they will fit?

im running an offset of +15 on 16x8's.... there is plenty of room under there for those...

[mndude07]

im running an offset of +15 on 16x8's.... there is plenty of room under there for those...

Yes, but what is the rear camber set at on your car?

[Flatline]

Yes, but what is the rear camber set at on your car?

he's talking about room towards the inside. i have enough camber to push the top in more than his would be in at all.

hence, there is plenty of room.

[Ronald_Type-R]

He's talking about interference with rear trailing arms/knuckles bro...Running +15 offset, you will NEVER have to worry about that problem Even with negative camber, distance between your wheel and your knuckle/trailing arm does not change..

Anyways, for 8" wide wheels, as long as the offset is lower than +50 (+48, +46, +44, etc), you will be just fine..What size tires are you thinking of running? Again, keep it lower than +50, and run 205 width tires or narrower and you'll do just fine..

Hope that helps!

Ronald

[vinbon63]

He's talking about interference with rear trailing arms/knuckles bro...Running +15 offset, you will NEVER have to worry about that problem Even with negative camber, distance between your wheel and your knuckle/trailing arm does not change..

Anyways, for 8" wide wheels, as long as the offset is lower than +50 (+48, +46, +44, etc), you will be just fine..What size tires are you thinking of running? Again, keep it lower than +50, and run 205 width tires or narrower and you'll do just fine..

Hope that helps!

Ronald

Thanks Ronald, thats exactly the info I was looking for! As for tires size, I would be planning on going with the standard 205-50/16 set-up, so thanks for that advice too. I know that even a pair of small spacers for the rear could have done the trick, but I'm glad that they wont be needed. Anyways, thanks again guys!

[ChampCoupe]

the only thing you have to worry about with the higher offset is the tire hitting the knuckle. try to stay 45 or lower.