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Toast
09-06-2015, 08:26 PM
Ive got an FN2 type r and im looking to buy a new set of wheels.
What offset are you guys running? and do a wider offset wheel affect wheel bearings and other suspension components? what are your experiences?
oem wheels are 18x7.5 +55. would +35 offset be safe to run without putting my bearings at risk?
i dont track my car. just daily driving and some spirited driving here and here.

tank
02-08-2015, 08:42 AM
Any wheels with a lower offset than oem factory will reduce wheel bearing life. Especially, the front wheel bearings. +35mm offset is a huge change from +55mm. Of course, not tracking your car helps, but expect to change front wheel bearings at some point.