merckx Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Do you think 19's would fit mine with it being lowered and does the stud pattern relate to what sort of wheels I should look for? It doesn't really matter if you have 16,17,18 or 19" wheels, you try to keep the tyre diameter more or less what it would be with stock wheels/tyres fitted. You do this by decreasing the tyre sidewall height when you fit larger wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 It doesn't really matter if you have 16,17,18 or 19" wheels, you try to keep the tyre diameter more or less what it would be with stock wheels/tyres fitted. You do this by decreasing the tyre sidewall height when you fit larger wheels. Yeh, generally its more the greater offset that causes rubbbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I stand to be corrected here but as far as I know offsets work like this: Stock wheels are 17 x 9.5 rears and 8 or 8.5 fronts (I dont remember off the top of my head) and the offsets were -50 both front and back. Therefore if you stick to the same widths, for example 9.5 rear but hacve an offset of -30 the wheel will be pushed out by 20mm:) However if the wheel is wider than stock, say 10 inch rear then its a little more complicated and I doubt I could explain it:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Offset is 50 I believe. Be careful when buying wheels, you can spend alot of money on complete rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I love those Work wheels which you have which is why I am also considering the Rota Torque Drift (similar look for smaller price) If you go for them I would really like to see some pictures on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 You might find this a 'good read' http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=169208 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 You might find this a 'good read' http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=169208 Thanks... that is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Ric, Agreed with the others - the design really suits your car but a little bigger would be nicer. The Rota Torques mentioned come in an 18x8.5 et30 and 18x9.5 et35 which would fit the J-spec brakes no problem they also come in at a decent price. If the bronze is not for you, we have the 5Zigen ZR 520+ in Chrome Silver that are about the same price that are very similar Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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