Decided on Volk GTS 19's..what is offset? lowering car?
Decided on Volk GTS 19's..what is offset? lowering car?
I finally decided on the Volk GTS 19's, gray with chrome/polished lip, but now what else do i need to find out?
first, id like the wheels to have that 'deep' look. in my opinion it gives the car a nice stance, visually. What do i need to get that look?
i see quite a few threads about offset, and im pretty sure it has something to do with it since a quick search reveals that offset means the distance between the center of the wheel to where it mounts to your car. by that same rational a negative offset(i think) means the wheel will sink into the car while making the lip look as if its sticking out more.
second, i have a 2006, so my tires right now are 8.5"-F, 9.5"-R wide, right?
Should i stick with the same tire width, or go ahead and bump up 1" on both front and rear, so 9.5"-front, 10.5" rear? im sure most of you will say go bigger, but i thought id ask just to cover my ground.
last, is lowering the car ofcourse, ive seen a few users here who throw on aftermarket wheels, but leave stock suspension and the car ends up looking like its walking on stilts...what do i need to give the car a nice lowered stance?
any ideas/pics and some suggestions on WHERE to buy would be nice. thanks
id like to buy from site sponsors, but can i get a better deal locally? im in miami,fl so theres lots of wheel shops around here.
first, id like the wheels to have that 'deep' look. in my opinion it gives the car a nice stance, visually. What do i need to get that look?
i see quite a few threads about offset, and im pretty sure it has something to do with it since a quick search reveals that offset means the distance between the center of the wheel to where it mounts to your car. by that same rational a negative offset(i think) means the wheel will sink into the car while making the lip look as if its sticking out more.
second, i have a 2006, so my tires right now are 8.5"-F, 9.5"-R wide, right?
Should i stick with the same tire width, or go ahead and bump up 1" on both front and rear, so 9.5"-front, 10.5" rear? im sure most of you will say go bigger, but i thought id ask just to cover my ground.
last, is lowering the car ofcourse, ive seen a few users here who throw on aftermarket wheels, but leave stock suspension and the car ends up looking like its walking on stilts...what do i need to give the car a nice lowered stance?
any ideas/pics and some suggestions on WHERE to buy would be nice. thanks
id like to buy from site sponsors, but can i get a better deal locally? im in miami,fl so theres lots of wheel shops around here.
jes-z is going to be pissed, lol. you want to go +17, +18 in the rear....those are the offsets and it will give you a 5 inch lip in the rear. maybe go with a 285 tire in the rear but you will have to roll your fenders but it will give you the stance ur looking for.
Use a offset calculator to compare your current wheels to the new wheels. With the new dimensions, check the car with a tape. Do you clear the suspension, brakes calipers and fenders? Reference: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
Originally Posted by davidv
Use a offset calculator to compare your current wheels to the new wheels. With the new dimensions, check the car with a tape. Do you clear the suspension, brakes calipers and fenders? Reference: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
Why are you being so nice???
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I finally decided on the Volk GTS 19's, gray with chrome/polished lip, but now what else do i need to find out?
first, id like the wheels to have that 'deep' look. in my opinion it gives the car a nice stance, visually. What do i need to get that look?
i see quite a few threads about offset, and im pretty sure it has something to do with it since a quick search reveals that offset means the distance between the center of the wheel to where it mounts to your car. by that same rational a negative offset(i think) means the wheel will sink into the car while making the lip look as if its sticking out more.
second, i have a 2006, so my tires right now are 8.5"-F, 9.5"-R wide, right?
Should i stick with the same tire width, or go ahead and bump up 1" on both front and rear, so 9.5"-front, 10.5" rear? im sure most of you will say go bigger, but i thought id ask just to cover my ground.
last, is lowering the car ofcourse, ive seen a few users here who throw on aftermarket wheels, but leave stock suspension and the car ends up looking like its walking on stilts...what do i need to give the car a nice lowered stance?
any ideas/pics and some suggestions on WHERE to buy would be nice. thanks
id like to buy from site sponsors, but can i get a better deal locally? im in miami,fl so theres lots of wheel shops around here.
first, id like the wheels to have that 'deep' look. in my opinion it gives the car a nice stance, visually. What do i need to get that look?
i see quite a few threads about offset, and im pretty sure it has something to do with it since a quick search reveals that offset means the distance between the center of the wheel to where it mounts to your car. by that same rational a negative offset(i think) means the wheel will sink into the car while making the lip look as if its sticking out more.
second, i have a 2006, so my tires right now are 8.5"-F, 9.5"-R wide, right?
Should i stick with the same tire width, or go ahead and bump up 1" on both front and rear, so 9.5"-front, 10.5" rear? im sure most of you will say go bigger, but i thought id ask just to cover my ground.
last, is lowering the car ofcourse, ive seen a few users here who throw on aftermarket wheels, but leave stock suspension and the car ends up looking like its walking on stilts...what do i need to give the car a nice lowered stance?
any ideas/pics and some suggestions on WHERE to buy would be nice. thanks
id like to buy from site sponsors, but can i get a better deal locally? im in miami,fl so theres lots of wheel shops around here.
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