What offset should I get?

[Aegis3425]

Hello,

I'm pretty new to getting wheels and I was wondering what offset to get to make my wheel flush with my fender. I lowered my car about 1" and was aiming for 18 x 8.5/9.0 wheels. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Appreciate the help!

[Fastbrew]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

Here is a great start.

[Aegis3425]

Yeah I took a look at that chart but I was a bit confused. It shows 2 offset numbers for a drop of 1". I was looking to go for a square set up, not quite sure which offset number to use.

[Khyron686]

Originally Posted by Aegis3425

Yeah I took a look at that chart but I was a bit confused. It shows 2 offset numbers for a drop of 1". I was looking to go for a square set up, not quite sure which offset number to use.

Well that's the problem - the rear is "sunk" in more than the front by about 10mm on each side. So if you want both fenders to match you need rear spacers, which means new rear studs, which means dropping the rear hubs.

If you are going to put the stock wheels back on (for winter or whatever) then keep 48 or 43 et and get the spacers done.

And you really have to pick your wheel width. A 9 inch wheel et 35 will poke past the fender, an 8 inch wheel will not. Hence the chart.

[Aegis3425]

I've decided to go with the 8.5 inch width. I'm ok with the rear being sunken in, just want the fronts to be flush with the fender. I also won't need to swap the wheels around because I live in California so no snow here.

[Fastbrew]

By looking in the table in the thread I linked - there is a star for a perfect fit.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57214

[Khyron686]

Originally Posted by Fastbrew

By looking in the table in the thread I linked - there is a star for a perfect fit.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57214

Yep, so 43 to 48 looks a good offset range to play with. This is 47 and seems pretty good (note the rear is totally different)

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10436