Rim offset.....wha??? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

syco3d · 03-01-2003, 08:14 AM

First I would like to state that, yes, I know this is an extremely noob question, but i'm having a hard time figuring this out.

Ok I know what the different sizes of rims and tires mean...(ie. 17x7.5 & 215/45/17) ...but what is rim offset?? And how is that a factor in deciding what tire to mount? ...any shared knowledge would be greatly appriciated.

Dousan_PG · 03-01-2003, 08:29 AM

read this in entirety

link

at right you'll see Offset info

you can call
888-541-1777
them direct 24 hours a day for info too. very helpful.

syco3d · 03-01-2003, 08:37 AM

w00t! thanks alot man.

Now in this it says each car has it's own proper offset blah blah blah... from what i've read through other posts...the s13's is around +35 ...correct or no?

Dousan_PG · 03-01-2003, 08:43 AM

actual depends on your preference
if you use negative camber then you can go like 7.5 with a 0 or negative offset.

most would say around a 25 or so on a 7.5 is pretty good. you should clear coilovers depending on your tire choice (if you use a brand that has a lot of 'tire protection'-like dunlops and use a wiiide tire you'll hit the coilvoers). on a 7.5 i would say use a 215 or a 205. i use a 205. slight stretch great feel.

offset is mostly preference. but when you throw in stuff like z brakes and coilovers it gets tricky!

Dousan_PG · 03-01-2003, 08:55 AM

also spoke design has a huge play in clearnace of z brakes
my 15x +27 Kosei K1s clear brakes
but a set of 15x7 +27 SSR mesh wont

many factors to watch for

03-01-2003, 08:14 AM	#1
syco3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, Ks Age: 41 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rim offset.....wha??? First I would like to state that, yes, I know this is an extremely noob question, but i'm having a hard time figuring this out. Ok I know what the different sizes of rims and tires mean...(ie. 17x7.5 & 215/45/17) ...but what is rim offset?? And how is that a factor in deciding what tire to mount? ...any shared knowledge would be greatly appriciated. __________________ Gimme a "A"! Gimme a "P"! Gimme a "C"! What does that spell? CRAP!

03-01-2003, 08:29 AM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	read this in entirety link at right you'll see Offset info you can call 888-541-1777 them direct 24 hours a day for info too. very helpful. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-01-2003, 08:37 AM	#3
syco3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, Ks Age: 41 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	w00t! thanks alot man. Now in this it says each car has it's own proper offset blah blah blah... from what i've read through other posts...the s13's is around +35 ...correct or no? __________________ Gimme a "A"! Gimme a "P"! Gimme a "C"! What does that spell? CRAP!

03-01-2003, 08:43 AM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	actual depends on your preference if you use negative camber then you can go like 7.5 with a 0 or negative offset. most would say around a 25 or so on a 7.5 is pretty good. you should clear coilovers depending on your tire choice (if you use a brand that has a lot of 'tire protection'-like dunlops and use a wiiide tire you'll hit the coilvoers). on a 7.5 i would say use a 215 or a 205. i use a 205. slight stretch great feel. offset is mostly preference. but when you throw in stuff like z brakes and coilovers it gets tricky! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-01-2003, 08:55 AM	#5
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	also spoke design has a huge play in clearnace of z brakes my 15x +27 Kosei K1s clear brakes but a set of 15x7 +27 SSR mesh wont many factors to watch for __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira