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Old 12-14-2008, 10:58 PM
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would an offset of +10 be like on my car? just curiosity i guess
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Old 12-14-2008, 11:13 PM
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Stock is 45mm, so your wheel would stick out 35mm further. Thats 1.5 inches further out. When I measured the distance from the sidewall of the tire to being flush with the outside edge of the wheel well, it was 1-1.25 inches. But remember, if the rim you are looking at is wider and has that 10mm offset, it will stick out further still. Find a wheel calculator online to help show you what the change will be.
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Old 12-14-2008, 11:42 PM
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depends on if the wheel is the same width as the stock ones, then yeah, it would look horrible.
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Old 12-15-2008, 08:03 AM
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Horrible!
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Old 12-15-2008, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by UrS4
Stock is 45mm
45 mm on the 17x8 wheels, it is 50 mm offset on the 18x8.5 wheels.
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Old 12-15-2008, 11:17 AM
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mine are 18x9 with a 36mm offset and they are perfect. I don't think any size will look right with a 10mm offset...
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Old 12-15-2008, 11:50 AM
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PM me with your e-mail. I'll forward a spreadsheet for plugging in tire sizes and offsets.
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:39 AM
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I've seen some run less offset that on s-197's and it is darn right stupid looking. Hit a water covered pot hole and slice a good tire not to mention body damage that could cost you big time. There are some deep dish wheels that not only fit correctly but look very retro. Many s-197 owners have run the new AR Razors with a 24mm offset and fits pretty good.
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