Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? - Focaljet

**Lumadar** · 03-31-2008, 02:12 AM

I just installed the SALEEN lowering kit, and I am going to order my 17s on Tuesday along with my 215/45/17 tires from DISCOUNT TIRE.

I am looking to really fill out the wheel wells and I don't want the wheel overly receded back inside, but on the same note I don't want it to rub the fender or stick out either.

What offset (or range) should I go for? The wheels I was looking at are 42, but I am afraid that is not going to work.

**Terry1** · 03-31-2008, 04:01 AM

I'm using a 42 offset, but with 225/35/17 on 7 1/2" wheel.

**Stolle** · 03-31-2008, 04:09 AM

with 49mm offset EAPS on 215 45 17.

with Exel F1's 17x7 42mm offset with 215 45 17 neo gens.

**Lumadar** · 03-31-2008, 08:24 AM

Kick arse. Thanks guys!

**o2_designs** · 03-31-2008, 11:09 AM

Most aggresive would be a 43-45.

I have some rubbing with my 215/45R17 with a 42 offset. But thats when people are in back seat or with a stereo in.

But to be safe, a 47-49 is what I'd recommend.

**hEaT** · 03-31-2008, 11:17 AM

49mm would be great. Doesn't look "sucked in" and no rubbing issues whatsoever.

**Lumadar** · 03-31-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by o2_designs

Most aggresive would be a 43-45.

I have some rubbing with my 215/45R17 with a 42 offset. But thats when people are in back seat or with a stereo in.

But to be safe, a 47-49 is what I'd recommend.

Crap, well I have a fairly heavy arse stereo back there.

The wheels I was looking at are Oz Hydras, 17x7 with a 42MM offset, and I am going to be running the Kumho Ecsta MX tires...of which I can't find a true section width rating for the life of me. not even Kumho has it listed...

Think that will rub with the Saleen drop?

**o2_designs** · 03-31-2008, 12:40 PM

In the rear, most likely yes...

When I did my MXs for autoX so I did'nt rub any, I went with a 215/40 R 17. Maybe an option? Don't know.

But the rear fenders will most likely rub, even if you roll the fenders, which mine are, and still rub once in a while...

**Stolle** · 03-31-2008, 03:53 PM

i ran 215 40 17's with no rubbing issues but when i went to a 215 45 17 i rubbed. is say a 42mm with a 2" drop is alright on 215 40's. u gotta play with it some more.

**o2_designs** · 03-31-2008, 06:26 PM

By play, you mean camber wise? LOL

Each manufacture has their own idea of a 40, or 45 series sidewall. So it depends on tire. But sounds like any 215/45R17 on a decent drop will rub on a 42mm offset. I never rubbed with a 47mm offset on 215/40R17.

**Stolle** · 03-31-2008, 08:04 PM

nope me ethier.

and yea i mean camber. silly vikings fans...

**bunksvt** · 03-31-2008, 08:54 PM

i never rubbed with 215 45 17's and a 2" drop on Stock EAP wheels.

by the looks of my clearance which was NONE lol....the farthest I would come out would be a 45mm offset

**Lumadar** · 03-31-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bunksvt

i never rubbed with 215 45 17's and a 2" drop on Stock EAP wheels.

by the looks of my clearance which was NONE lol....the farthest I would come out would be a 45mm offset

Which kit exactly did you have? I have a 2006 ZX3 with the SALEEN kit...any idea how they compare?

I would ideally like to run the 45 series, but I don't want to have a serious rub either...

Also, excuse my ignorance, but the lower the offset the more it comes out, right? so a 45 for instance would be less aggressive than a 42?

**hEaT** · 03-31-2008, 11:14 PM

Correct on the offset. The higher the number, the closer it is to the hub.

The EAP wheels are +49mm.

**o2_designs** · 04-01-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stolle

nope me ethier.

and yea i mean camber. silly vikings fans...

No Viking Fans here!!

**bunksvt** · 04-01-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumadar

Which kit exactly did you have? I have a 2006 ZX3 with the SALEEN kit...any idea how they compare?

I would ideally like to run the 45 series, but I don't want to have a serious rub either...

Also, excuse my ignorance, but the lower the offset the more it comes out, right? so a 45 for instance would be less aggressive than a 42?

yah you got it...i had tein s techs just a 2" drop...similar to sportlines in stance and spring rates...im switching to intrax cause I want something stiffer....but u should be fine with the 49mm offset and ALMOST any drop

**Stolle** · 04-01-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by o2_designs

No Viking Fans here!!

well. ummmm. idc ur from the evil side of the river. haha

**ladybug04** · 04-01-2008, 08:06 PM

well i have the H&R cup kit w/ 40mm offset kazeras, and some kelly fierces, and rub like crazy up front, but no rubbin in the back?

**Super Cab L** · 04-06-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumadar

Crap, well I have a fairly heavy arse stereo back there.

The wheels I was looking at are Oz Hydras, 17x7 with a 42MM offset, and I am going to be running the Kumho Ecsta MX tires...of which I can't find a true section width rating for the life of me. not even Kumho has it listed...

Think that will rub with the Saleen drop?

Tire Rack has the specs your looking for: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

Roy

**o2_designs** · 04-07-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ladybuf

well i have the H&R cup kit w/ 40mm offset kazeras, and some kelly fierces, and rub like crazy up front, but no rubbin in the back?

My wagon rubs up front, my hatch rubs out back...

My wagon has KW green springs, and SVT 5 spokes with 215/45R17 tires. Rubs up front sometimes under hard corners. Depends on how I play with teh throttle...lol...

**hEaT** · 04-07-2008, 12:34 PM

FWIW, I rub up front under full lock and big dips when I run my snow tires. 205/55/16 on the stock 16x6 wheels. I believe they are 52.5mm offset? I'd imagine the SVT guys would have a bit less trouble since their turning radius is a bit larger.

**eurozx3** · 04-08-2008, 09:25 PM

I had 215/45/17's on my EAP wheels with an H&R Cup Kit and it rubbed on the front when I hit dips in the road.

**Nickgt40** · 07-06-2008, 03:42 AM

I also have a Cup Kit, but with 45mm offset wheels, and it rubs like crazy in the front with 215/45/17s

**jimy_f_84** · 07-06-2008, 12:01 PM

Im cofused, the more the offset the more towards the outside or inside the wheel/tire will go?

Example: i have the SVT wheels with 49mm offset, a caliper wouldnt clear the spokes so i need more offset or less offset?

Thanks in advance

**ladybug04** · 07-06-2008, 01:46 PM

offset is distance of the hub face from the center line of the wheel, lower will stick the wheel out more, higher number is more sucked in.

oh and i took care of rubbing up front by throwing some 215/40/17 dunlop direzza dz101 z1 star specs on.

03-31-2008, 02:12 AM	#1
Lumadar TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 415	Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? I just installed the SALEEN lowering kit, and I am going to order my 17s on Tuesday along with my 215/45/17 tires from DISCOUNT TIRE. I am looking to really fill out the wheel wells and I don't want the wheel overly receded back inside, but on the same note I don't want it to rub the fender or stick out either. What offset (or range) should I go for? The wheels I was looking at are 42, but I am afraid that is not going to work. Last edited by Lumadar : 03-31-2008 at 02:23 AM.

03-31-2008, 04:01 AM	#2
Terry1 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Riverside,R.I. Posts: 262	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? I'm using a 42 offset, but with 225/35/17 on 7 1/2" wheel.

03-31-2008, 04:09 AM	#3
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,293	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? with 49mm offset EAPS on 215 45 17. with Exel F1's 17x7 42mm offset with 215 45 17 neo gens. __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

03-31-2008, 08:24 AM	#4
Lumadar TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 415	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? Kick arse. Thanks guys!

03-31-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,589	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? Most aggresive would be a 43-45. I have some rubbing with my 215/45R17 with a 42 offset. But thats when people are in back seat or with a stereo in. But to be safe, a 47-49 is what I'd recommend. __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

03-31-2008, 11:17 AM	#6
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,645	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? 49mm would be great. Doesn't look "sucked in" and no rubbing issues whatsoever. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

03-31-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,589	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? In the rear, most likely yes... When I did my MXs for autoX so I did'nt rub any, I went with a 215/40 R 17. Maybe an option? Don't know. But the rear fenders will most likely rub, even if you roll the fenders, which mine are, and still rub once in a while... __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

03-31-2008, 03:53 PM	#9
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,293	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? i ran 215 40 17's with no rubbing issues but when i went to a 215 45 17 i rubbed. is say a 42mm with a 2" drop is alright on 215 40's. u gotta play with it some more. __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

03-31-2008, 06:26 PM	#10
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,589	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? By play, you mean camber wise? LOL Each manufacture has their own idea of a 40, or 45 series sidewall. So it depends on tire. But sounds like any 215/45R17 on a decent drop will rub on a 42mm offset. I never rubbed with a 47mm offset on 215/40R17. __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

03-31-2008, 08:04 PM	#11
Stolle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Killing Terrorists Posts: 2,293	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? nope me ethier. and yea i mean camber. silly vikings fans... __________________ 2001 Zx3 with many parts. Thinking of selling/Parting out.

03-31-2008, 08:54 PM	#12
bunksvt TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? i never rubbed with 215 45 17's and a 2" drop on Stock EAP wheels. by the looks of my clearance which was NONE lol....the farthest I would come out would be a 45mm offset __________________ I like it rough Last edited by bunksvt : 03-31-2008 at 08:59 PM.

03-31-2008, 11:14 PM	#14
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,645	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? Correct on the offset. The higher the number, the closer it is to the hub. The EAP wheels are +49mm. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

04-07-2008, 12:34 PM	#21
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,645	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? FWIW, I rub up front under full lock and big dips when I run my snow tires. 205/55/16 on the stock 16x6 wheels. I believe they are 52.5mm offset? I'd imagine the SVT guys would have a bit less trouble since their turning radius is a bit larger. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

04-08-2008, 09:25 PM	#22
eurozx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Reading,Massachusetts Posts: 1,002	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? I had 215/45/17's on my EAP wheels with an H&R Cup Kit and it rubbed on the front when I hit dips in the road. __________________ 08 Scion XB. Tanabe NF210 springs,MB Motoring Weapon wheels with 235/45/17 Falken 912's,Borla exhaust,tinted windows and clear bra.

07-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#24
jimy_f_84 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 1,128	Re: Most aggressive Offset with 215/45/17 and lowered? Im cofused, the more the offset the more towards the outside or inside the wheel/tire will go? Example: i have the SVT wheels with 49mm offset, a caliper wouldnt clear the spokes so i need more offset or less offset? Thanks in advance __________________ 05 Sedan Turbocharged Focus JF