Gramlights 57 Optimise offset?

[Kenno'Teg]

Hi guys,

Had a quick search but nothing came up that helped me. I'm getting some 17x7.5 Gramlights 57 Optimise in Time Attack style, and there are 3 offsets listed: +33, +43, and +50. They are going on a DC5S and I haven't been able to work out which one I need. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[chargeR]

Get the +33 and run a 215 tyre and you will fine on stock guards as long as you are not dumped with zero camber. The lower offset will look more flush with the guards. I would run -1.5 rear camber,and -2.5 front for appearance and better handling.

If you wish to run a 225 or 235 tyre on these wheels you may require guard rolling.

[Chi]

+33 will be fine for 17x7.5 + 225.

Depending how much you lower the car, you wont need to roll the guards.

Dont get +43 or +50, they are too weak to buy.lol

[Kenno'Teg]

Thanks guys!

I'm planning on going with Tein super streets. I'm not planning on dumping it on its arse, just want great handling and no 4x4 look lol. I will most likely go with a 215 tyre.

[jzdhgkd]

Get the +33 and run a 215 tyre and you will fine on stock guards as long as you are not dumped with zero camber. The lower offset will look more flush with the guards. I would run -1.5 rear camber,and -2.5 front for appearance and better handling.

If you wish to run a 225 or 235 tyre on these wheels you may require guard rolling.

Hmmm sorry a noob question, but what are the limits as to how wide of a tyre you can use with any particular wheel?

With the example above, would the 215,225,235 tyres all fit on the 7.5" wheel without any worries whatsoever?

Thanks ;D

[chargeR]

Yes. According to most tyre manufacturers any of those tyres is safe to fit to a 7.5" wide wheel. If you want the best performance it is probably advisable to stick to the middle of the recommended wheel width for a given tyre. Every manufacturer will specify an approved range of rim widths for a tyre to be fitted to.

[jzdhgkd]

Oooh i see!
Yeah cause when I bought the car, it came with some 18x7.5 wheels, with 215/35/18 crap nexens on them, and i couldn't really find any good tyres to replace them
but anyway, thanks for the advice =)

[barefootbonzai]

+33 offset for sure. hell if they offered +25 i'd go for them.