Re: Important New Rim Offset

["Jim Buck/BahnBurners!" <vwpride@mixi.net>]

35mm offset seems to be the optimum offset for 15-17" wheels.  40mm has reportedly caused
rubbing problems on rear and front shocks/coils, especially if the front wheels are
decambered for performance.\

jim

Shannon Fenton wrote:

> Its that time of year again (tax refund) and I am picking out new rims. I
> missed out last year due to a shortage of TR Motorsports Typhoons but I have found a
> rim I like better. But it comes in 16x7.0 and in a 38MM offset. I know the
> optimal for our cars is 40mm but will a 38 work? They will be wearing 205/40/ZR16 Yok
> A520's. Also the Typhoons come only in a 35MM offset and 7.0 wide. Thanks. BTW
> Im running a stock suspension for now and here are the below URLs so tell me
> what you think.
>
> http://dynamic.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelDisplay.php?make=Mille+Miglia&model=MM11
> -2
>
> http://dynamic.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelDisplay.php?make=TRMotorsport&model=Typh
> oon
>
> Thank You for Your Time,
>         Shannon Fenton
>             North American Frontline Resolution
>             sfenton@telegroup.com
>
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