Offset for some new DC5 wheels

[Vyvv]

Time to upgrade from stock and been browsing around a fair bit. Basically a 'flush' look would be nice, don't want them to look weak but I also don't want to be modifying anything for a wheel fit. Car is currently sitting at stock but I may lower it 1-2" in the near future.

Thoughts on ideal offset for DC5 wheels? How would I go with a 17x9 +35 or +42 offset? Thanks! :D

[r3ckless]

I have 18x9 +35 and 18x8 +38. fit perfect. Your camber settings are enough to ensure no scrubbing. I have my ce28n for sale dude! Pm me

[Vyvv]

PM'd :cool: So anywhere from +30 to +42 is fine you reckon? (without modding)

[M@lew]

Depends on tyre size too.

[Vyvv]

I'm currently on 16 inch stock so I'd need to buy new tyres for 17-18" rims anyway, no?

[tuanEH?]

i had 17x9 +35 x2 17x8 +38 x2 on my dc5r before. Sat perfect, at the time the car was about 2" low from stock height. I had no problems with scrubbing and all the connecting parts were stock.
Tyre sizes were 245(or 235 lol)/40/17 for the 9"s and 225/40/17 for the 8"s i think

[Vyvv]

Thanks for the replies! How would a +42 wheel sit you think?

[Vyvv]

No other thoughts?

[chargeR]

How wide is this +42 wheel? A 17x9 with +42 offset will hit the rear trailing arm almost definitely, +35 should just clear. A 17x9 +35 fits nicely and is on the conservative side of "flush" but will require rolled guards at the rear. Is that something you want to avoid? If you want no guard modifications, no rubbing no issues at all then a 17x8 +35 at all four corners with a 225/45 would be a good choice.

[Vyvv]

Yeah I want to avoid rolling guards etc, thanks for the input!

[Vyvv]

I can only find the wheels I'm after in a 17 x 9 with a +35 offset, any issues with that? (Front + Back)

[Vyvv]

http://www.rotawheels.com.au/products/details/14/1/wheels/rota-dpt-17-x-9%270

[45SET]

Like ChargeR said, you'll need to roll the rear guards if you get those rims with a 225/45. The fronts should sit fine.

[crashprash]

i have work 11r 17x9+38 with 235/40/17 tyres..no mods, clears spoon calipers, clears trailing arms, no scrubbing, -1.5 camber all around and lowered an inch.

[Vyvv]

Thanks crash!

[type_AHH]

Is there a big visual difference between say for example, Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35 and 17x8.5 +30

Would the +35 look comparatively weak next to the +30 in terms of flushness? Or hardly any difference unless you get really close?

[RED-DC5R]

sorry if this sounds random but do you guys reckon theres any chance of a comfortable fit for a 17x9.5 +40 & 17x8.5 +40?

[45SET]

9.5 +40 won't fit on the front.

I have a set of RG's in 9.5 +35 and they are very close to the struts in the front.

Should try and find something closer to +30

[RED-DC5R]

Would a 15mm/10mm spacer clear the suspension and or is it not worth the trouble?

[45SET]

Spacers are illigal.

[45SET]

Is there a big visual difference between say for example, Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35 and 17x8.5 +30

Would the +35 look comparatively weak next to the +30 in terms of flushness? Or hardly any difference unless you get really close?

Wheel Offset Calculator (http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp)

Current Wheel Specs
8 Width inches
35 Offset mm

New Wheel Specs
8.5 Width inches
30 Offset mm

Inner Clearance: 1mm LESS (the inside of the wheel to the strut housing)
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 11mm (position of the outside edge of the wheel)

[type_AHH]

Wheel Offset Calculator (http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp)

Current Wheel Specs
8 Width inches
35 Offset mm

New Wheel Specs
8.5 Width inches
30 Offset mm

Inner Clearance: 1mm LESS (the inside of the wheel to the strut housing)
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 11mm (position of the outside edge of the wheel)

So I guess there is a considerable visual difference (my noobness lol)

[45SET]

It'll sit 1.1cm further out . It won't be massive,but it'll be more aggressive.

[r3ckless]

Is there a big visual difference between say for example, Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35 and 17x8.5 +30

Would the +35 look comparatively weak next to the +30 in terms of flushness? Or hardly any difference unless you get really close?

In terms of flushness - i think it all depends on how much camber you want to run. basic rule of thumb, more negative camber, loweroffset/wider wheels you need to be flush.

[type_AHH]

In terms of flushness - i think it all depends on how much camber you want to run. basic rule of thumb, more negative camber, loweroffset/wider wheels you need to be flush.

Lets say I'm not running any camber at all, front nor rear, +35 would be perfectly flush with the guard? (If so, I'll then assume +30 will then stick OUT the guard sliiiighty?)

[45SET]

Neither rim is going to fit in the back without camber if the rear guards aren't rolled. You'll also get 'natural' camber from lowering the car in the back... if you lower it so the tyres is tucking under the guard, without any camber adjustment (which you'll have to buy separately) you'll get -3'

You should also run ATLEAST -1' in the front. If anyone says 'you'll eat threw tyres' with that much camber, they are stupid.

Also, 8 +35 does not sit flush with the guards.

[type_AHH]

Neither rim is going to fit in the back without camber if the rear guards aren't rolled. You'll also get 'natural' camber from lowering the car in the back... if you lower it so the tyres is tucking under the guard, without any camber adjustment (which you'll have to buy separately) you'll get -3'

You should also run ATLEAST -1' in the front. If anyone says 'you'll eat threw tyres' with that much camber, they are stupid.

Also, 8 +35 does not sit flush with the guards.

YES! Exactly the answer I was after hehe. Looks like 8.5 +30 is the go for flush fit with the guards ^.^ I'll just roll my rear guards and all should be sweet ;)

8.5 +30 wont rub in any way right?

Sorry for the continuous questions, i want to get it right the first time and have no regrets

[45SET]

You shouldn't get any problems with rubbing. Run 225/45.

I'm running 17x9 +22 and I had to roll rear guards, trim the rear bar and that's about it. The front rubs, but that's what you get when your balla.

[munkaii]

Hey guys,

What about 17x8.5 +40 and17x8 + 35 on DC5R. Which wheels do you generally mount at the front, the wider ones? What tyre size would you recommend using with that sizing.

[45SET]

8.5 on the front, 8 on the rear.

225/45 all round. If you run -3' on the rear you won't need to roll your guards.

Shouldn't have any fitment issues in the front.