HELP with wheel offset??

[Brisben]

I know wabit has posted an offset calculator etc, but I still need some help.

MK1 CAB (1993)

Has std 14 inch wheels, 185 / 60/ 14

Wanted to go to a 15 inch wheel with a 195 / 50 /15 or 195/45/15 tyre.

Car has been lowered, I dunno 60mm , pretty low.

When purchasing new wheels what offset should I go for?

I know std is 38, however as wheel is getting bigger and car is low, need some advice so tyre won't rub...

Please help me..

[Jarred]

if you have coilsovers (i'm pretty sure you do)

I'm assuming since you're going for a 195/50 you're getting a 15x7 wheel. The 195 will stretch over the edge of the rim. And assuming you're running about -1 degree camber, you'll need offset of around ET30 or lower. ET35 would most probably have the tyre rub on the coilover spring, given -1 deg camber. a skinner tyre would allow you to run a higher offset (say a 185/45.)

ET approx 40 for a 6". wheel with 195.

[Brisben]

if you have coilsovers (i'm pretty sure you do)

I'm assuming since you're going for a 195/50 you're getting a 15x7 wheel. The 195 will stretch over the edge of the rim. And assuming you're running about -1 degree camber, you'll need offset of around ET30 or lower. ET35 would most probably have the tyre rub on the coilover spring, given -1 deg camber. a skinner tyre would allow you to run a higher offset (say a 185/45.)

ET approx 40 for a 6". wheel with 195.

Thanks Jarrod, I am running coils, I cannot recall what the tyre shop set the camber to.

So presuming all of the above, what offset do you think I could safely go to without rubbing on the arches9If 35 is max before htting the coils) ?

I could always lift her a little if needed.

I thought I would be going for a 15x6 for that tyre size ??

[Jarred]

well an ET25 on 15x7 will sit flush with the front gaurds on a standard mk 1. I don't know about clipper kits though. With a 195/50 you would need to roll the lips on the standard gaurds, or raise it up a bit. I'm not sure how the clipper kit will affect it though.

If you're getting a 15x6, I'd defiantly get a smaller tyre, otherwise it'll look balloon. 185, or even 165 if you want some stretch. these aren't cheap sizes though, cause they're odd sizes. 185 is a standard size on a 14x6, so I assume it'd be the same for a 15x6

BTW: it's spelt Jarred. with an 'e' not an 'o'. Please get it correct next time

[Brisben]

well an ET25 on 15x7 will sit flush with the front gaurds on a standard mk 1. I don't know about clipper kits though. With a 195/50 you would need to roll the lips on the standard gaurds, or raise it up a bit. I'm not sure how the clipper kit will affect it though.

If you're getting a 15x6, I'd defiantly get a smaller tyre, otherwise it'll look balloon. 185, or even 165 if you want some stretch. these aren't cheap sizes though, cause they're odd sizes. 185 is a standard size on a 14x6, so I assume it'd be the same for a 15x6

BTW: it's spelt Jarred. with an 'e' not an 'o'. Please get it correct next time

Thanks Jarred, how rude of me ....Appreciate your help.

[Dutchy1978]

give this site a go. quite good. i have it saved in my favourites. you can doe offset calculators, tyre calculators and heaps more.

http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp