new rims but they stick out a little to far

[nicksdsm]

My rims are 17x7.5 I got them pretty cheap and used. But when I go to lower it will I have a problem with rubbing. Should I just get lower profile tires or just not lower 2 inches like I want...

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

What is the offset on the rims?

 

[nicksdsm]

have no clue. how can i find out?

 

[2-0turbo]

Originally posted by nicksdsm
have no clue. how can i find out?

Look on the backside of the wheel, on the spokes probably. See attached picture.

 

[nicksdsm]

the only numbers like that are 40 and 96. the 96 is on one of the spokes and the 40 is on the outside back of the rim. what do you think

 

[2-0turbo]

Originally posted by nicksdsm
the only numbers like that are 40 and 96. the 96 is on one of the spokes and the 40 is on the outside back of the rim. what do you think

Well, I am not sure what the 96 is. I would have to say your offset is 40 mm. 96 mm would be a lot and that would tend to move your wheel towards the INSIDE of your vehicle--not make it stick out. (provided these wheels you got are sourced from a FWD type car and have negative offset).

I am running 40 mm offset on my wheels now. It is quite acceptable. Mine are 8" wide. But, I don't have my car slammed either. You can roll the fenders or dial in more negative camber. The camber will effect your handling and tire wear, but it will pull the top/outside edge of the wheel/tire more inward and make them not "stick out" so much. I don't know what else to say. Maybe post a picture.

 

[nicksdsm]

i'll try to take a pic tomorrow. thanks for all your help.

 

[Tranman]

Well, worse comes to worse, if your offset is too low, you could always take your rims to a machine shop a mill off a few millimeters to increase the offset.

 

[nicksdsm]

that's a great idea, by the way what does offset mean?

 

[dont need 8]

Offset describes the distance between the center of the wheel and the hub mounting surface. Negative offset would give the deep dish look. Positive offset would make the spokes more or less flush with the outside of the wheel. If you see some cars around your area that are lowered and the wheels stick way out this is due to the wheels negative offset. That is why pro-street muscle cars are tubbed and have shortened rear axels, this allows for the deep dish look (with very wide tires) while still keeping the tires tucked inside the wheel well.