Got the new wheels on our white Protege 5.
#3
Those look nice. What's the offset on those wheels please??
We got some sets like that in also in a high offset that won't rub. Made by G-Racing. I can't wait to get a set on my car.
Thanks, Rishie
We got some sets like that in also in a high offset that won't rub. Made by G-Racing. I can't wait to get a set on my car.
Thanks, Rishie
#5
It most likely would rub on one side. I had the exact same setup with the same tires and had a rubbing issue that bugged the **** out of me I sold them.
I had the 18,7.5 SSR GT1 with Parada +45 offset and had to get rid of them. Thanks for sharing.
Have you put 3 or 4 people in the car yet? This info is good to know.
Thanks, Rishie
I had the 18,7.5 SSR GT1 with Parada +45 offset and had to get rid of them. Thanks for sharing.
Have you put 3 or 4 people in the car yet? This info is good to know.
Thanks, Rishie
#6
Here's the G-Racing Seki in a +47 offset. +45 was just barely a problem but enough to be annoying. I had to get camber bolts and had to run negative camber to avoid the rub.
http://groups.msn.com/AutomotiveRD/s...to&PhotoID=923
Peace, Rishie
http://groups.msn.com/AutomotiveRD/s...to&PhotoID=923
Peace, Rishie
#9
I only had rubbing problems on the passenger side. lol. But that's awesome if you don't rub. Check the other side. IF it rubs you can get soem cheap camber bolts and run some more negative camber.
Rishie
Rishie
#12
I understand your situation.. but lets say I like a particular rim but it doesn't offer the offest I supposedly need... why can't I just roll out my fenders? Lets say I want to run with 18 x 7.5 on 215/35/18 tires and the rim offset is +42 or so. Why would it be too hard to get the fenders rolled out? It seems like rolling the fenders is never recommended?
#13
Originally posted by b_real45
I understand your situation.. but lets say I like a particular rim but it doesn't offer the offest I supposedly need... why can't I just roll out my fenders? Lets say I want to run with 18 x 7.5 on 215/35/18 tires and the rim offset is +42 or so. Why would it be too hard to get the fenders rolled out? It seems like rolling the fenders is never recommended?
I understand your situation.. but lets say I like a particular rim but it doesn't offer the offest I supposedly need... why can't I just roll out my fenders? Lets say I want to run with 18 x 7.5 on 215/35/18 tires and the rim offset is +42 or so. Why would it be too hard to get the fenders rolled out? It seems like rolling the fenders is never recommended?
take a look at the fender lip, you'll notice it is already trimmed
from the factory, rolling may only gain you a few mm as opposed
to other cars.
Rolling fenders is OK if you do it right. I have access to a fender
rolling machine, and along careful use of a heat gun, you won't
damage the paint while you are rolling/bending.
I'm squeeking by with 45+, you're going to have a real problem
with 42+, plus it's going to look odd because they will stick out
and not 'tuck in".
Another option, if the rim mounting surface has enough meat
on it, you can take it to a specialist wheel machine shop, and
have the offset made higher. Of course, be sure there is
enough meat to begin with, but usually there is not enough.
Matt
#15
Like mattjk said with regards to rolling fenders. We don't really have any of a lip to roll. It's extremely minimal as it is. The problem we've encountered with rolling fenders with such small lippage is that you're more likely to crack the paint when rolling it. One must be sure that the paint is heated up enough to become somewhat pliable. The cracking will be incurred because you almost have to create a 90 degree angle on the roll, right at the edge to gain any additional room.
That's why the rolling fender thing is an issue specific to this application. I'd hate to crack my paint and then have to pay for it to be blended.
Peace, Rishie
The rims do look great. I'm just collecting data to see if anyone's car in particular might have the extra few mm needed to run offsets such as this 7.5" with +45.
That's why the rolling fender thing is an issue specific to this application. I'd hate to crack my paint and then have to pay for it to be blended.
Peace, Rishie
The rims do look great. I'm just collecting data to see if anyone's car in particular might have the extra few mm needed to run offsets such as this 7.5" with +45.