Offset for some new DC5 wheels

**Vyvv** · 15-02-2011 09:17 PM

Time to upgrade from stock and been browsing around a fair bit. Basically a 'flush' look would be nice, don't want them to look weak but I also don't want to be modifying anything for a wheel fit. Car is currently sitting at stock but I may lower it 1-2" in the near future.

Thoughts on ideal offset for DC5 wheels? How would I go with a 17x9 +35 or +42 offset? Thanks!

**r3ckless** · 15-02-2011 09:27 PM

I have 18x9 +35 and 18x8 +38. fit perfect. Your camber settings are enough to ensure no scrubbing. I have my ce28n for sale dude! Pm me

**Vyvv** · 15-02-2011 10:56 PM

PM'd

So anywhere from +30 to +42 is fine you reckon? (without modding)

**M@lew** · 16-02-2011 12:35 AM

Depends on tyre size too.

**Vyvv** · 16-02-2011 02:28 AM

I'm currently on 16 inch stock so I'd need to buy new tyres for 17-18" rims anyway, no?

**tuanEH?** · 16-02-2011 02:36 AM

i had 17x9 +35 x2 17x8 +38 x2 on my dc5r before. Sat perfect, at the time the car was about 2" low from stock height. I had no problems with scrubbing and all the connecting parts were stock.
Tyre sizes were 245(or 235 lol)/40/17 for the 9"s and 225/40/17 for the 8"s i think

**Vyvv** · 16-02-2011 08:36 AM

Thanks for the replies! How would a +42 wheel sit you think?

**Vyvv** · 16-02-2011 04:33 PM

No other thoughts?

**chargeR** · 16-02-2011 05:21 PM

How wide is this +42 wheel? A 17x9 with +42 offset will hit the rear trailing arm almost definitely, +35 should just clear. A 17x9 +35 fits nicely and is on the conservative side of "flush" but will require rolled guards at the rear. Is that something you want to avoid? If you want no guard modifications, no rubbing no issues at all then a 17x8 +35 at all four corners with a 225/45 would be a good choice.