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Wheel offset question...

Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Default Wheel offset question...

I have a question about wheel offset.
I found some rims I like that are size 18 x 8.5 (255/45 tires) with a 45mm offset. Would these fit my stang? These wheels also come in 19 x 8.5 (255/40 tires) with a 35mm offset. If the 18's don't fit, will the 19's fit? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Default RE: Wheel offset question...

The 18"s you indicated should fit fine.

Once again:
OEM 17"x8" wheels come with +45mm offset (235/55/17 tires)
OEM 18x8.5" wheels come with +50mm offset (235/50/18 tires)

The difference here is mostly to put the outer wheel face in the same place as the 17" wheel. There's plenty of room for 8.5" wheels with +45mm offset, they'll only be set forward a 1/4" or so from the 18" OEM set up.

Best,
-j
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