Does wheel offset effect alignment?

[cuttheduck]

Some Relative info
Car- Talon Tsi
Suspension- prokits and illuminas
Wheels- 7.5 wide, 45 offset
Tires- 225/40/18

I seem to be having slight rubbing problems on the rear of my car from a new tire/rim setup. This rubbing is on the inside, not the fender. I put some tape on there and after a long drive I wasn't able to tell that it was rubbing but it may be.
I was going to get an alignment tommorrow and want to know, If I add 5mm spacers to the rear later will this throw off my alignment?
I could never get a positive answer on this and heard both sides. Thanks

 

[wret]

No, it will not effect your alignment. There maybe some alignment mechanic here or there that will tell you othewise but we've discussed this here a couple of times and we all seem to agree on this one. Wheel size and offset do not effect your alignment.