[Euro] Any euros with 38+ offset wheels?

I'm thinking about possibly purchasing a set of wheels 19x8 with an offset of +38 but I would like to know if any other ozhonda members have applied similar setting wheels to their euros? I'm also looking at sacking the euro about 2-3 inches with a coilover set and just want to know how other members dealt with the problems of offsets, scraping, camber etc. from wheels with 38+ offset.

I've done a search and found that the most suitable settings for 19s on a euro were a width of around 7.5 to 8.0 with an offset of atleast 42+ but unfortunately I can only get the wheels with 38+ offset. I'm still pretty much a noobie so I suspect that I will run into some sort of trouble somewhere along the line. :thumbdwn:

Basically is it possible to still have a 2 to 3 inch dropped, scrape free & smooth running ride with these wheels? As you can see I'm not asking for much :D

So if I can't have all of the above what mods can I do to my car so that it will be? Camber kit? Rolling of guards? What did other euro owners do to their rides?

PS- For insurance purposes I will be attempting to keep it as legal as possible & the wheels are Buddyclub P1 racing II in glossy black finish :thumbsup:

Not one that I've seen or heard off...

But one things for sure, you will be pushing it with a +38.. The wheels are going to come out of the guards like no tomorrow..

I used to run 18 x 7.5 on mine with an offset of +45 and it was already almost 10mm out of the guards.....

With that much of an offset, you are putting increased stress on the nuts and bolts.. Something you might want to consider...

Search this section if you have any queries on Camber Kits for the Euro as it has been covered vastly. For the record, the stock Euro comes with a -1 degree camber on the rear so with a 2-3 inch drop, you are looking at more than -3 degrees camber to the rear and I would highly suggest a camber kit to go with it....

Good Luck!

CHEERS

ok thanks for that.

I did a comparison check against my std 16inch stockies and with the +38 offset it was going to run approx 36mm wider than the stockies. It is a pretty sizable jump but i was just curious to see if anyone had actually done it.

At the end of the day I don't wont to get too drastic with mods coz it is my everday ride.

I've done a search on the camber kits but I just wanted to see if anyone had done it and exactly how they went about doing it.

Thanks again

3 words ...not a chance.

hey .. If Im not mistaken.. I have heard of 2 euros which have got 19" rims with 8.5 width at the front and 9.5 at the back with +37 offset.. those two had to roll their guards.. here is the link of genk-jomblo http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...1&page=1&pp=12
thanks

when you say it will cause more stress on the bolts and nuts, what can this cause?

could they snap, crack etc?

19x8 offset +38 is still possible
see genk-jomblo..he has wider rims on his euro with around the same offset

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Originally Posted by cuaza

when you say it will cause more stress on the bolts and nuts, what can this cause?

could they snap, crack etc?

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See, having a wider offset is generally a cheap way to make a car more stable but not many people know that it affects the load on the car's other components... like the nuts and bolts I mentioned, the ball joints and bearing etc...

Hope this helps...

so what could happen then?

would the bolts etc snap or break?

Yes.... Chances of snapping or breaking if not cracked....

???????? wat if the wheels weight r actually the same..i thought the load would be the same or slightly different only.. thats just my opinion though

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so what could happen then?

would the bolts etc snap or break?

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eventually yes if you constantly exert pressure on the bolts eg; hard conering they could strip the thread and you will lose your wheel i know this from experience

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???????? wat if the wheels weight r actually the same..i thought the load would be the same or slightly different only.. thats just my opinion though

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But you are changing where the load is - ie making it further away.

If you hold a 10kg weight close to your body - how does it feel? Then try holding the the same 10kg with your arm stretched out.

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If you hold a 10kg weight close to your body - how does it feel? Then try holding the the same 10kg with your arm stretched out.

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It hurts lots :p

how about factoring that it is illegal and your insurance may become void if you make a claim.

I was wondering if i change my stock 17" to 18" how do i actually change the offset of the tacho + speedo to calculate the new tyre circumference? Or does the wheel circumference actually stay the same, just less rubber thickness? Sorry for the noob question.

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Originally Posted by cupnoodle

I was wondering if i change my stock 17" to 18" how do i actually change the offset of the tacho + speedo to calculate the new tyre circumference? Or does the wheel circumference actually stay the same, just less rubber thickness? Sorry for the noob question.

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you answered your own question..total diameter cant change + or - 14mm .

mine 19x9.5 with offset 37.

NB: you need to roll your fender.

cheers