offset size question

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:57 pm

i bent my rim over spring break and discount tire co has finally come to the conclusion that they can't get a replacement for me

i found one on ebay, but it is 42 offset
will this fit if not is there a way to make it fit like aftermarket struts or wheel spacers

i have eibach springs and was planning on getting some new struts this summer, i would rather buy 1 rim from ebay and make it fit then buy a whole new set

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:17 pm

Thats a good question. I believe since the offset is different it will make the wheel go out further or further in. This will mess up your tire wear I believe. Not sure though.

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:36 pm

well the link i was looking at is for all 4 rims for the same price as 1 brand new one, so i can keep the same rim but it'll still be cheaper than buying a new set of a different rim

edit: the tires on the rims on the ebay link are 215/50/17

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:06 pm

i've been doing some researching and i've read that up to 45 offset depending on wheel design will fit
so i'm thinking 42 offset should fit if not a 3mm wheel spacer would do the trick
am i correct or way off

the rims on ebay come with tires that are 215/50/17, i'm currently running 215/40/17 so the new tires might be just a tad to tall if they don't fit i'll use the tires that are currently on the car

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:16 pm

well i called discount tire this morning and it turns out my current rims are 42 offset, so i'm now bidding on the ones on ebay and hopefully i win so i don't have to buy a new set