Is 9mm offset difference that bad?

[ziggyboy]

The stock 17" wheels for the 2011-2012 Jetta are 7x17 5x112 with ET54 offset.

I'd like to get wheels which have got the same specs except the offset's ET45. As mentioned, everything else is the same. Even tyre profile will be identical (225/45R17).

Is 9mm offset difference that bad? Is that considered roadworthy in NSW? Some forums say ET54 to ET45 may be too big a jump, others say it's OK as it's going "outwards" and would be worse if going the other way around.

What do you guys think?

[dylan8]

its all up to you if itll work or not.
get a ruler, go out to the car and measure 9mm outwards from various points on the wheel/tyre. Will it hit anything when the suspension compresses over bumps? will the wheel or tyre stick outside the guards (something you dont want in AUS if your trying to stick by the book)?
you have already established the tyre and width are going to be the same, so if anything the inner clearance has increased/improved so no issues there.

[walbjj]

im running 19" oz racing ultraleggera +45. and tyres are 235/35/19. no rubbing. no issues.
ive done it, so can u

[dylan8]

im running 19" oz racing ultraleggera +45. and tyres are 235/35/19. no rubbing. no issues.
ive done it, so can u

8.5" wide yeah?

[walbjj]

sorry 19x8. the normally, 8" rims run 225, but can support 235. the 8.5 r better suited to 235 tyres.