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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: FL318is on November 01, 2006, 02:44:09 PM

Title: Offset question.
Post by: FL318is on November 01, 2006, 02:44:09 PM

Found a set of 16x7, 38mm offset including 10mm hubcentric spacers, 4x100.

Will this fit on our 318is?

Title: Offset question.
Post by: RED E30 on November 01, 2006, 02:52:22 PM

With ET28 the clearance issues will depend on the design of the wheel.  Some wheels would clear some may not.  A trial fit may be the only way to be 100% certain of knowing.

Title: Offset question.
Post by: 2002maniac on November 01, 2006, 05:28:54 PM

I'd be willing to bet they would work fine.

if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment.

Title: Thx
Post by: FL318is on November 02, 2006, 07:41:57 AM

Always a challenge when doing math in the head! :p

Title: Offset question.
Post by: Alpine003 on November 02, 2006, 11:07:51 AM

Generally a 6" width can be up to 35mm while 7" can be up to 25mm to clear the strut housings. So 38-10=28mm would be close and I'm sure would depend on the amount of contact patch and size of the tires as well as your camber settings.

Title: This is the rim.
Post by: FL318is on November 02, 2006, 12:37:17 PM

Of course I would be getting the 4x100.

Title: OTAY then!
Post by: FL318is on November 02, 2006, 12:39:55 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;13197

Generally a 6" width can be up to 35mm while 7" can be up to 25mm to clear the strut housings. So 38-10=28mm would be close and I'm sure would depend on the amount of contact patch and size of the tires as well as your camber settings.

So what 2002maniac said, "I'd be willing to bet they would work fine. if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment." . would be the way to go!  Go from a 10mm to a 15mm spacer.

Title: Offset question.
Post by: Choking Hazard on November 07, 2006, 09:03:03 AM

Man those are purty.  Got some nice callipers & rotors to put behind 'em?

Title: Offset question.
Post by: M42boy on November 09, 2006, 12:33:47 PM

Quote from: 2002maniac;13134

I'd be willing to bet they would work fine.

if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment.

If you go with spacers, please remember to use longer wheel bolts!  :rolleyes:

Title: Offset question.
Post by: Alpine003 on November 09, 2006, 12:59:32 PM

Quote from: M42boy;13556

If you go with spacers, please remember to use longer wheel bolts!  :rolleyes:

I've had good experience with Vorshlag. Their prices are pretty good for wheel stud kits too. http://www.vorshlag.com/wheelstuds.php

Title: Offset question.
Post by: 2002maniac on November 10, 2006, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;13557

I've had good experience with Vorshlag. Their prices are pretty good for wheel stud kits too. http://www.vorshlag.com/wheelstuds.php

Yup. I have their studs as well.

Order a few extra studs and nuts and ALWAYS put anti-sieze on them.  I slacked and ended up with two galled studs :(

Title: Offset question.
Post by: n2motorsports on June 13, 2007, 01:17:14 PM

rims are 15x6.5 offset 34mm

Will they clear strut side with aftermarket strut/spring.

thanks.

Title: Offset question.
Post by: Vladi on June 13, 2007, 04:27:21 PM

Yes.