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[Dperry]

hey everyone... im currently running tein stechs and tokico blues so i have a nice stiff ride. im ordering new rims tomaro and the wheels r 15's and im running 195 50 series tires. my questions r: the wheels come in 2 offsets +20 and 0 i would like to know were will i rub with either of these offsets and what are my options for dealing with the rubbing? thanks

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, you are going to rub like crazy with either offsets (especially with a zero offset). I'm also assuming the rims are 7" wide. Just a comparison, I have 17x7.5 (+38 in front, +28 in the rear) 205/40/17 tires, before rolling my rear fenders, I had a HORRIBLE rubbing problem when ever anyone sat in the rear (S.Tech's with TRD shocks).





Options to minimize rubbing is fender work (roll/trim and pull/flare), plus some negative camber.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, it carved away a nice chunk of my tires. hahahaha. I had to trim the front fender liner to minimize rubbing in the front (not a big deal for me since it was just the liner and not the actual fender).

[Dperry]

im running 195 50 r15s now but its like a 40 offset and theres still a decent gap its not a great pic but u can kinda see the gap

[Dperry]

and your running 17's with a big drop

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Dperry

im running 195 50 r15s now but its like a 40 offset and theres still a decent gap its not a great pic but u can kinda see the gap

Originally Posted by Dperry

and your running 17's with a big drop

Yes, granted that I have almost an inch more of tire diameter, the fact is those rims will be slightly sticking out more than mine (if you get the +20 set, if you get the zero offset ones, the rims/tires will be poking from the fenders). You will be rubbing on road dips or when you have people in your car. It's inevitable with lower offset rims. You will definitely need negative camber if you get the zero offset rims, plus rolling your fenders will be needed. You might be able to get away without any fender modification with the +20, if it's a 7" wide rim, and do not have people in your car. If it's wider than that, you will definitely need to roll the fenders.

But we should also consider the fact that I'm probably .2" lower than you since the sedans drop about 2.1" vs the 3-doors 1.9" with the S.Tech's. If you really don't want to deal with rubbing (at least minimize it), get the +20 set.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Which rims are you getting and what are the full dimensions/specs?

[kimona]

Yes, with your current set-up you will have rubbing issues with either offset. Plus, you'll have significant poke which IMHO just looks bad.

[Dperry]

they r rota grid-v classics they r 15x7 with either 20 or 0 offset

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, I'm sure you're going to have rubbing problems, especially on the driver's side.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I rubbed with +30 rims in the rear (17x7, 205/40/17 tires). My grids are +40 in the front and +30 in the rear with 205/45/16 tires. No rubbing right now (keep in mind I did roll my rear fenders).

[Aarron_M]

I'm rubbing in the front with a 35 offset on my 15x7's with 205/50/15's

[Dperry]

aarron whats ur suspension setup

[Thirty-Nine]

I rubbed with 16x7 +37 (205/50/16) when I had that setup.

My current setup (15x6.5, +40m 195/55/15) only rubs under hard right cornering.

[Dperry]

well i ordered the wheels with the 20offset im gunna be running 195 50 15's im not too worried about the rear but the front i kno will rub on dips in the road. is there a way to keep ur fender liners wen u roll the fenders?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Dperry

well i ordered the wheels with the 20offset im gunna be running 195 50 15's im not too worried about the rear but the front i kno will rub on dips in the road. is there a way to keep ur fender liners wen u roll the fenders?

Remove the fender liners, roll the front fenders, and don't roll any tabs that are there. Put the fender liner back on, lightly heat the liner, and mold it upwards.

You are going to be rubbing in the rear a lot, so you should worry about that too. hahaha. Roll 'em too.