[CL9] Low offset wheels

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14-09-2009, 09:07 AM
racerwannabe

[CL9] Low offset wheels

This question goes out to those with low offset wheels - ie 7.5" with 38mm offset and / or 8.5" with 40mm offset.

I know this is not a recommended offset for the euro but I want people with these types of wheels to comment on their experiences. Thanks.
14-09-2009, 09:51 AM
albii

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerwannabe

This question goes out to those with low offset wheels - ie 7.5" with 38mm offset and / or 8.5" with 40mm offset.

I know this is not a recommended offset for the euro but I want people with these types of wheels to comment on their experiences. Thanks.

i know for a fact +35 will work on a cu2 , but for a cl9 +38 may be pushing it.
14-09-2009, 12:54 PM
akina

I had 8.5" with +40

In looks, it was perfect, flush with the guards! But make sure you lower it, or else you look mexican.

Some people say it is bad because your losing 15mm of thread from the lugs, but I didn't have any major problem at all. Been 2 track days with no problems.

So I would definitely recommend it! 8.5 > 7.5 Looks much more agressive at the back and more traction ftw :)
14-09-2009, 12:57 PM
Crapdaz

he doesnt mean by appearance...
his talking about performance problems....

from what i noticed even though mine are +50 to +43 from the 2 sets same tyre widths,
turning circle is slightly bigger, you can also put more stress on your wheel hub and wheels nuts.... but other than that not much difference, and slight ride comfort too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akina

I had 8.5" with +40

In looks, it was perfect, flush with the guards! But make sure you lower it, or else you look mexican.

Some people say it is bad because your losing 15mm of thread from the lugs, but I didn't have any major problem at all. Been 2 track days with no problems.

So I would definitely recommend it! 8.5 > 7.5 Looks much more agressive at the back and more traction ftw :)

in terms of traction it depends on your tyres you put on.... width wise....
14-09-2009, 05:15 PM
akina

Well Aaron didn't make it clear if he wanted appearance or performance comments :p

Also, isn't it, you putting more stress on your wheel hub and nuts?
and how does changing wheel width and offset benefit any ride comfort?

I believe 8.5 has a better steering response than a 7.5 as well.
14-09-2009, 06:25 PM
[ IV 23 VI ]

+38 on a 7.5 inch rim or +40 on a 8 inch rim is not a low offset at all this is actually classed as a high offset,

Rein' runs 9.5 inch on the rear with a plus +45 offset but with a 25mm bolt on spacer effectively making it a 9.5 inch with a +20 offset on the rear,

He has rolled and slightly pumped the rear guards, and trimmed away any plastic.
14-09-2009, 06:29 PM
[ IV 23 VI ]

Also depends on size of the wheels,

u could be rolling on 17's that are fat as,

or 20's,

And how lowered your car is..

They all make a diffrence..

post up the specs ur looking at getting..

And someone here should be able to help..
14-09-2009, 08:37 PM
racerwannabe

Thanks for the replies guys.. The wheels I'm looking at are:

Front: 17x7.5 ET38. Rear: 17x8.5 ET40.
14-09-2009, 08:48 PM
euro_tr4sh

what would be a tought offset for an 18x8.5 on a cl9.... i was thinking around +33 - +35?
14-09-2009, 09:45 PM
akina

Quote:

Originally Posted by [ IV 23 VI ]

+38 on a 7.5 inch rim or +40 on a 8 inch rim is not a low offset at all this is actually classed as a high offset,

Rein' runs 9.5 inch on the rear with a plus +45 offset but with a 25mm bolt on spacer effectively making it a 9.5 inch with a +20 offset on the rear,

He has rolled and slightly pumped the rear guards, and trimmed away any plastic.

Rein's setup isn't so practical. I'm sure not many people here are willing to go through tyres every month. Not everyone here is after show car specs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerwannabe

Thanks for the replies guys.. The wheels I'm looking at are:

Front: 17x7.5 ET38. Rear: 17x8.5 ET40.

Throw the 8.5 at the front and the 7.5 at the rear.
This helps with the understeer.

And how much negative camber are you willing to run?
For street use, max I'll recommend is -2 if you care about your tyres.
14-09-2009, 10:25 PM
Crapdaz

Quote:

Originally Posted by akina

Rein's setup isn't so practical. I'm sure not many people here are willing to go through tyres every month. Not everyone here is after show car specs.

Throw the 8.5 at the front and the 7.5 at the rear.
This helps with the understeer.

And how much negative camber are you willing to run?
For street use, max I'll recommend is -2 if you care about your tyres.

As alex has said.... agree to that tyres don't grow on trees and nor does money hahahaa :p

aaron if you want to go that low, just make sure you get wheel spacers.
And make sure you don't drive near popos cause they will defect you cause your wheel will stick too far out....

It would look aggressive but you might not like the fact the wheel stick out of the guards....
14-09-2009, 10:38 PM
.QD

Quote:

Originally Posted by akina

And how much negative camber are you willing to run?
For street use, max I'll recommend is -2 if you care about your tyres.

Yeah I have -3, tyre wear is pretty even just rotate regularly.

For looks and low offset does this help?

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/u...lugnuts/M9.jpg

18x8 +33
18x9 +33
falken 452
225/35/18
225/40/18

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