ManwithSupra Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I have to replace one of my rear alloys but i have no idea on what the "offset is" ?? does anyone know what the offset is on a supra with UK spec brakes if there is a standard one ?? This is urgent i need to know by 6.30pm :-S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 50 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 would that change depending what alloy you use or is that normal, I say this cos otherwise it may cost me ££££'s if its wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 That's the stock wheel offset, and the one aroun which the suspension was designed. Once you get into aftermarket wheels you need to know EXACTLY what you are doing as the pitfalls are everywhere. You should get wheels with the correct size centre bore hole, with a 50 mm offset, and check one ON THE CAR to see it clears everything BEFORE buying them. I would ONLY run forged wheels on something big heavy and fast like a MKIV, not cast. I would expect the wheels to weigh no kore, and hoefully less, than stock ones. I would run 17 inch through choice, 18 ONLY if needed to clear brakes. Never 19, and 20's are utterly ridiculous. The above limit your choice severely. But following this won't leave you with a car that handles like a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Sorry to hijack, Chris would going for bigger aftermarket rims be a no no then? If so, why? Sorry for a lame question but curious as to why if any they would cause a problem. Cheers, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 If you get the 19" or 20" you'll compromise ride comfort and handling. No problems with 18" though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 would that change depending what alloy you use or is that normal, I say this cos otherwise it may cost me ££££'s if its wrong Like Chris Wilson said the stock wheel offset is 50mm, on aftermarket wheels it could be different. On the wheels I've had it's been marked on the inside of the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 maybe give Ibrar @ Pro Alloys a ring and ask him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 Found it out it actualy worked out to be 45mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Richard, The front stock UK offset is 45, however the rears are larger. You might want to listen to the uber-experienced guys above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 I had the old wheel (damaged one) measured the correct way and it was 45mm off-set these arnt standard wheels the old one fitted before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Ah... misunderstanding on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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