40mm offset?! - Focaljet

**RyanDunn** · 06-25-2008, 07:45 AM

Will a 40mm offset work on a car with a saleen susupention kit?!

Sorry i'm new at this and have no clue what half this stuff means

**RyanDunn** · 06-25-2008, 06:26 PM

anybody...??? I am going buy a set from another member but need to know

they are koing traffiks

**OmniFocus** · 06-25-2008, 06:34 PM

Well...

40mm offset on what size wheel with what size tire?

**RyanDunn** · 06-25-2008, 06:42 PM

17" wheels and 215/45/17 tires i believe...but im goin buy new tires when i get these so anything reasonble i could put on it

**bunksvt** · 06-26-2008, 03:07 AM

^^^its gonna be a close call...im gonna call minor rubbing on bumps and dips....nothing tragic....a 205/45 could possibly clear with no probs.

**thenorm** · 06-26-2008, 01:06 PM

you will most likely rub with 40 offset. you might survive if you put 205 wide tires (or a 215/40series). but i heartily reccomend a 45mm offset to save yourself some hassle.

**RyanDunn** · 06-26-2008, 05:14 PM

ok thanks guys

**Johnny_P** · 06-26-2008, 11:26 PM

I've got traffiks, 40mm offset, 215/40/17 tires, I'm on a multimatic kit though.

never rubbed at all... also, I've taken some really really nasty hits from potholes and such with these wheels, they haven't bent yet. knock on wood... my friend with a Mazda 3 has gone through 2 sets of wheels due to bends or breaks, driving on the same roads as me... and I have no problems even on smaller tires!

**RyanDunn** · 06-26-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny_P

I've got traffiks, 40mm offset, 215/40/17 tires, I'm on a multimatic kit though.

never rubbed at all... also, I've taken some really really nasty hits from potholes and such with these wheels, they haven't bent yet. knock on wood... my friend with a Mazda 3 has gone through 2 sets of wheels due to bends or breaks, driving on the same roads as me... and I have no problems even on smaller tires!

how much does that drop you?

**Johnny_P** · 06-26-2008, 11:54 PM

um... its supposed to be like 1.2" or something for a stock focus. So maybe .5-.75 for a stock SVT.

**Terrible1** · 06-27-2008, 02:22 PM

I've been running a 40 offset with 215-45-16 falkens and H&R coilovers and have had absolutely no issues.

**RyanDunn** · 06-27-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrible1

I've been running a 40 offset with 215-45-16 falkens and H&R coilovers and have had absolutely no issues.

your wheel is an inch smaller in dia though

**RyanDunn** · 06-28-2008, 01:37 PM

do ya'll think a 42 would give me enough clearance...i know most say 45 but i cant find a black 45et wheel to save my life that looks good or is a reasonable price (around $150) if ya'll have any options i havent seen let me know. I have the SVT 5 spokes now and just want something different.

**FocusSportVP** · 06-28-2008, 02:29 PM

42mm should fit great. I can't even recall how many different set of wheels we've dealt with that had zero issues with 42mm.

06-25-2008, 07:45 AM	#1
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06-25-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
RyanDunn TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl @ Western Carolina Unv Posts: 551	Re: 40mm offset?! anybody...??? I am going buy a set from another member but need to know they are koing traffiks __________________ .....2003 Pitch Black SVT.... www.myspace.com/rdunnwcu

06-25-2008, 06:34 PM	#3
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06-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#4
RyanDunn TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl @ Western Carolina Unv Posts: 551	Re: 40mm offset?! 17" wheels and 215/45/17 tires i believe...but im goin buy new tires when i get these so anything reasonble i could put on it __________________ .....2003 Pitch Black SVT.... www.myspace.com/rdunnwcu

06-26-2008, 03:07 AM	#5
bunksvt TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525	Re: 40mm offset?! ^^^its gonna be a close call...im gonna call minor rubbing on bumps and dips....nothing tragic....a 205/45 could possibly clear with no probs. __________________ I like it rough

06-26-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
thenorm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 121	Re: 40mm offset?! you will most likely rub with 40 offset. you might survive if you put 205 wide tires (or a 215/40series). but i heartily reccomend a 45mm offset to save yourself some hassle.

06-26-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
RyanDunn TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl @ Western Carolina Unv Posts: 551	Re: 40mm offset?! ok thanks guys __________________ .....2003 Pitch Black SVT.... www.myspace.com/rdunnwcu

06-27-2008, 02:22 PM	#11
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2,111	Re: 40mm offset?! I've been running a 40 offset with 215-45-16 falkens and H&R coilovers and have had absolutely no issues. __________________ ENGINE- Powerworks, Kamikaze, 2.5" SS exhaust, Mocal oil cooler, Torsen, 4.06 FD, CN race clutch, Fidanza SUSPENSION/WHEELS- Custom H&R Coilovers, FS camber plates, CFM control arms, Prothane, Eibach sway bars, Rota Slips w/Toyo R888, SVT brakes w/Hawk race pads, ARP studs, Custom wheel spacers EXTERIOR- Deft' CF hood, Sparco hood pins, CF F1 mirrors, CF sunroof delete, Custom front airdam/splitter, APR wing INTERIOR- Custom spec cage, RS shift knob, FC SS, Corbeau Fx1, Momo Mod78, NRG quick release, Defi gauges, Crow 5point SPONSORS- Troys Engine Mfg., Casper Customs, Striknine Motorsports, Bleeding Cowboy Tattoo

06-28-2008, 01:37 PM	#13
RyanDunn TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, Fl @ Western Carolina Unv Posts: 551	Re: 40mm offset?! do ya'll think a 42 would give me enough clearance...i know most say 45 but i cant find a black 45et wheel to save my life that looks good or is a reasonable price (around $150) if ya'll have any options i havent seen let me know. I have the SVT 5 spokes now and just want something different. __________________ .....2003 Pitch Black SVT.... www.myspace.com/rdunnwcu

06-28-2008, 02:29 PM	#14
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