18X8' Rims

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Originally Posted by akina

the hub cap ur talking about is probably the spacers. They fill in the extras to make ur offset increase. However IMO, I wouldn't recommend it and its bad for the wheels itself, killing the performance. But it does the purpose of the looks.

Not sure about the scratching noice ur talking about tho.

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I just remember, it's called Hub Rings. Supposedly you have to have these when you have aftermarket tyre. Don't think Hub Rings would fix that drift issue.

And I have just emailed Tempe Tyres and asked whether they can do anything about..... I am even thinking of reporting this to consumer's affair if they ignore my request....

I'd take them back because they sold you rims with an offset that is not suitable for the Euro(45-55 is the recommended range)and you're having ride and handling problems.

hub centric rings make sure the rim fits on properly and centred. If you didn't have them fitted you might find at high speed there is vibration.

Don't believe your rims can touch the strut - it is only a 2mm difference. But it could rub the outside guard (unlikely unless you lower the car).

What I would do is call up the local RTA in your state. Ask them what is the legal change in offset and size in your state. There are rules about those things.If the tyre shop fit an illegal size for your state you could do something about that if they didn't tell you. Could put some pressure on them to fit a proper sized rim.

Never seen any euro with deep dish rims such as yours.... first thing comes to mind is if the offset correct???