FJ20DR30 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey people with aftermarket wheels what offset wheels do you have? +25,+0+17 etc Im thinking ill put on +17 wheels has anyone got pics of a car with +17 offset wheels on it? I just want to know if they will sit just inside or level with the guard? Also with lowering does anyone make superlows for r30s? rang burson and king can only do low. I want lower than that.. Cheers Marc Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factory 5 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Kings make lows, and any lower than that is just asking for trouble... get custom coilovers made so you can atleast have height adjustment Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4869282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Kings make lows, and any lower than that is just asking for trouble...get custom coilovers made so you can atleast have height adjustment the super lows would be a stop gap only, ill try to get another Set of S13 coilovers for this car as iv done with my car in NZ its far cheaper than making them Also low springs are not low enough!! Lol sorry but you guys don’t lower your cars here enough! I want it sitting NZ low or Japan low like this (im aware it will need a sump gaurd) And that brings me to wheel offset will +17 offset wheels be ok? this is the most important question Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR31_RB20DET Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 +17 offset shall be fine. I think R30's and HR31's run a very similar offset, I'm running 17x8.5 +4 all round and here's a pic just to gie you an idea of how they sit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Your a ledgend mate yeah they should be just fine the wheels iv got ar 17x8 +15(sorry) so they should look almost the same as yours do im guessing i dont really know on offsets how exactly they work Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Your a ledgend mate yeah they should be just fine the wheels iv got ar 17x8 +15(sorry) so they should look almost the same as yours do im guessing i dont really know on offsets how exactly they work The outside of your wheels will sit 12 to 13mm further in than those shown in the pic. Hey HR31_RB20DET Seen your car on R31 forums and think it's one of the nicest I've seen. Are those wheels Rota RB's in 17" ? Where did you buy them as they'd look great on my DR30. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 The outside of your wheels will sit 12 to 13mm further in than those shown in the pic. Weird ? how can that be if the standard offset is +25? standard wheels dont sit 21 mm closer than those r31 wheels do, do they? well i can space them if i have to or want a wider look Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR31_RB20DET Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The outside of your wheels will sit 12 to 13mm further in than those shown in the pic.Hey HR31_RB20DET Seen your car on R31 forums and think it's one of the nicest I've seen. Are those wheels Rota RB's in 17" ? Where did you buy them as they'd look great on my DR30. Thanks, yeah they are the Rota RB's. I bought them in a group buy off the 31 forum, not sure if the group buy is still an on going thing. Maybe try sending Fatz a PM as he gets them through Otomoto at a cheaper price. Link to the original group buy: Rota Group Buy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-limo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 You may want to study how wheel offsets work otherwise it could be hit and miss. There good info out there... even calculators to make the process a little easier. An 8 wide and 8.5 wide wheel will sit at different distances even if the offset is the same. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Weird ? how can that be if the standard offset is +25? standard wheels dont sit 21 mm closer than those r31 wheels do, do they? well i can space them if i have to or want a wider look your wheels are +15 while the ones in the pic are +4. This mearns they will sit 11 mm inwards,then your wheels are 12.7mm narrower that the RB's so the outside edge of your wheels will sit in half of that equaling total 17mm further in (sorry my maths were off a little this morning) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddle Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) You may want to study how wheel offsets work otherwise it could be hit and miss. There good info out there... even calculators to make the process a little easier.An 8 wide and 8.5 wide wheel will sit at different distances even if the offset is the same. I did a quick search, and found this one, it has pictures that move with the changes, it may make it easier to see what you want. http://www.morfed.net/wheel-offset-calculator/ http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp <---This one looks good. this may also be useful, if you wanting to change rim sizes, but keep the same speedo reading http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Nigel Edited October 9, 2009 by noddle Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4870955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 your wheels are +15 while the ones in the pic are +4.This mearns they will sit 11 mm inwards,then your wheels are 12.7mm narrower that the RB's so the outside edge of your wheels will sit in half of that equaling total 17mm further in (sorry my maths were off a little this morning) huh? im talking about the cars factory wheels being + 25 offset, compared to the +4 offsets. thus meaning the factory wheels are 21mm inside! plus the factory wheels will only be 6"ish wide so there for being close to 4cm inside what those plus 4 offsets are! thats just alot! i cant seeing there be that sort of difference, and those +4 wheels still sit inside the gaurds its not like they look wide they just look normal with a nice dish. does that make sense? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4871123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR31_RB20DET Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 huh? im talking about the cars factory wheels being + 25 offset, compared to the +4 offsets. thus meaning the factory wheels are 21mm inside! plus the factory wheels will only be 6"ish wide so there for being close to 4cm inside what those plus 4 offsets are! thats just alot! i cant seeing there be that sort of difference, and those +4 wheels still sit inside the gaurds its not like they look wide they just look normal with a nice dish. does that make sense? Actually the front rims sit outside of the guard slightly, If I had no camber front and rear they would hit the guards, fronts running around 1.5 degrees camber and the rear has 3 degrees. Pic without tyres fitted. A comparison pic, same height and camber with 17x7 +20 all round, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4871200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Actually the front rims sit outside of the guard slightly, If I had no camber front and rear they would hit the guards, fronts running around 1.5 degrees camber and the rear has 3 degrees.Pic without tyres fitted. A comparison pic, same height and camber with 17x7 +20 all round, Good info ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4871326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0R10N Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I wouldn't even bother with any of the Aus/NZ brands like Cobra or King, Japan is the best place to go if you want lowering springs for a DR that are to your tastes... but be warned you may end up shortening your shocks in the process. as for offset I run 15x7 +15 on the rear and 15x6.5 +20 up front, however due to the style of rim (reverse mesh) I've had to space the fronts by 5mm to clear the brakes. Tyres are also a bit on the 'balloon' side being 215/60 rear and 205/60 front. here's mine on its "low" Japanese springs, I could have gone lower but why sacrifice ride comfort and bash the sump every time you go out for a drive? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4871959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ20DR30 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Cool cheers how ever ill upgrade the car to coil overs (s13 for the ride height in the time being ill cut them if they are progresive its no loss, also im getting a set of these what do you guys think? anyway they are good offset and i can get them new for cheap Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4872738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factory 5 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 haawwt... I like Jap retro looks... Advan Tri-spoke look porn too Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4872958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I would put up the offsets and widths I run but I will probably just get critisised like always Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/291109-offset-and-lowering/#findComment-4874788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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