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Title: just got some new alloys
Post by: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 12:58:06 pm
iv just got some new alloys and the offset is 37 when is should be 42 will this cause me problems please help
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: CarrG on November 16, 2009, 01:38:56 pm
They will stick out a little more. What width, 7.5/8"?
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 02:00:17 pm
SAYS 8J WILL THESE BE OK AND THANKS MATE FOR THE INFO
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: RedRobin on November 16, 2009, 03:53:23 pm
Quote from: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 02:00:17 pm

SAYS 8J WILL THESE BE OK AND THANKS MATE FOR THE INFO


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Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 04:23:58 pm
thanks mate i no for next time
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: Hurdy on November 16, 2009, 04:49:36 pm
Standard offset is 51 with a 7.5J wide alloy.

a 37 offset at 8J will stick out just over 20mm more than stock.

Is your car lowered?  If not you may JUST get away with it. If you are lowered then I would almost definitely say you will rub....quite badly!!
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 05:29:38 pm
no its not lowerd mate thats a big help
thanks to every 1
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: Garth on November 16, 2009, 05:49:24 pm
Bear in mind that I have 8 x 18" alloys with ET42 on standard suspension and they rub on the front over big bumps (the screw in the arch liner) so I imagine any lower offset will rub badly over bumps even on standard suspension. It looks like there's very little clearance at the back on mine too but haven't had it rub yet. I fear once it's lowered, mine will rub there too :(
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: red-snake on November 16, 2009, 05:58:51 pm
i should of checked 1st iv just won them on ebay. should be picking them up 2moz so ill find out then.How much you lowering urs by
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: RedRobin on November 16, 2009, 07:17:52 pm
....

As everyone is saying: The further away from oem the ET value is, the more you have to consider how lowered the car is if you want to avoid rubbing. Another factor is how stiff the suspension is and so how much it needs to travel.

There's a cool expression but I think it applies more to show cars : -

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Doing everything to avoid damaging your tyres is a no-brainer imo.
Title: Re: just got some new alloys
Post by: TomB on November 16, 2009, 10:31:08 pm
You're more than likely going to need some longer bolts too, as I doubt the old ones will work!