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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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I've tried searching but couldn't come up with a straight answer.
I'm about to purchase some new rims for my Z and I need some info.
I'm looking at 19x8 and 19x9.5. The only thing I need help with is offset...
What offsets do I need to get the wheels just below flush with the fenders?
Help is highly appreciated. Thanks
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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I'd like to not do any fender rolling or anything else. Just want the best look without having to do other things.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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I have 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, both with 20 mm offsets. I think they're just about right with no other changes.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Okay great! With 19x8 front wheels should I do a 30 offset then?
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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30 offset, that pretty close to factory, which is 33mm... We could offer more help if you told us the wheel maker/model, etc...
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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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
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
I've tried stroking but couldn't come with a straight ****.
I'm about to purchase some new rim jobs for my **** and I need some info.
Help is highly appreciated. Thanks
let me swing by and suck it for you!
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Sorry to thread jack but would I be okay with getting 18/9.5 +12mm all around with no rubbing issues? Wheels are work emotion cr kai's.

Any input will be great.

Thanks
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Changed mind. New wheels are ADR Sterling.
18x8.5 +20
18x9.5 +25


These sound good?
Note: I want wheels out only a little more and don't want to do any fender rolling, etc.

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by johzp
Sorry to thread jack but would I be okay with getting 18/9.5 +12mm all around with no rubbing issues? Wheels are work emotion cr kai's.

Any input will be great.

Thanks
wont even be close to working unles you run 225 tires on it (ie, useless)
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Changed mind. New wheels are ADR Sterling.
18x8.5 +20
18x9.5 +25


These sound good?
Note: I want wheels out only a little more and don't want to do any fender rolling, etc.
yes, should work fine, fitment wise
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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volks ftw
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
yes, should work fine, fitment wise
Thanks for the help!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Why such narrow wheels? You can fit 9.5 front/10.5 rear without any rubbing issues.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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What did you order?
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