15 vs 16" rims now with offset issues :( FML

[MaksV]

16 = more clearance for your pan while still looking hot.

Do it.

[MR 325]

16 = more clearance for your pan while still looking hot.

Do it.

This logic makes absolutely no sense, I don't understand why the car world thinks this way. If you run the CORRECT size tires it doesn't matter what size rim you're using. It should come out to the same overall diameter.

[bimmerteck]

if you run the correct size tires it doesn't matter what size rim you're using. It should come out to the same overall diameter.

qft.

[e30leigh]

yea i think 225/45/16 works out to be the same over all diameter as stock wheels and tyres anyway

[agent]

16 = more clearance for your pan

Not true. The overall diameter of my 16" RGPs with 205/50s on them is smaller than the overall diameter of my stock 14" weaves with (stock) 185/65s.

[e30leigh]

the amount is minimal though surely?

[325ix]

These may not be called a te37v but, they are a grid-v. They are a straight up replica.

http://www.wheelplususa.com/wheels/Volk_Racing/size/14-4x114.3/TE37V/Gunmetal+DC+Lip

[SwiftE30]

For comparaison

15''



16''

those look great! What size wheel and tire combo are you running? i just picked up a set of 16x7 et18 and 16x8 et15 and am trying to figure out a good tire fitment. I realy dig the look of yours.

[e30leigh]

SSHHIITTTT!!! so i just got back from the tyre shop.

the rota grid-v's hit on the calliper. even the et20's i want a 225/45 tyre
hence the issue.

i can make them fit with a 10mm spacer. but i dont think then that i can get the 225 under the gaurd.

what sizes are people running on 8's with et10? can a 225 fit under there?

[e30leigh]

so i just had a quick measure. with my m20 POS bottom end sitting in the boot the back sits about where i want to lower it to using my GC coilovers.

and according to the trusty ruler i have 25mm till i get to the rear gaurd, from the tyre. not the rim. and tyre comes just past the edge of the rim.

so currently i am running 7" et20 and with 8" et10 i should poke another 23mm

and according to the trusty ruler i should JUST sneak 225s under my gaurds with rolling and maybe a slight flare.

what are your thoughts on this? think its doable?

thanks, leigh

[bastianshaw]

going from a 195 65 14 to a 205 50 15 loses about 3 mm overall diameter

[Jim Lepage]

those look great! What size wheel and tire combo are you running? i just picked up a set of 16x7 et18 and 16x8 et15 and am trying to figure out a good tire fitment. I realy dig the look of yours.

BBS RS001 15x7 et25 with 2.5 lips front and 3'' lips back. Final specs: 15x8.5 et06 and 15x9 et00 with 195/50-15 all round.

BBS RS174 16x7 et33 and RS244 16x8 et33 redrilled to 4x100 with 3'' lips front and 3.5'' lips rear. Final specs: 16x9 et08 and 16x10 et08. Tires are 205/45-16 front and 225/40-16 rear.

[e30leigh]

im confident i can get my tyre and wheel set up to work looking at your set ups.

[glnr13]

Not true. The overall diameter of my 16" RGPs with 205/50s on them is smaller than the overall diameter of my stock 14" weaves with (stock) 185/65s.

if your car sat on wheels then yes, it'd sit 1/2" lower.
but in reality, your car sits on tires and the tire sidewall dimensions dictate your ride height, not your wheels.

[GAbOS]

but im not sure if i want to drop to a Rota for another 15" or stay at 16.

Fixed ;>