vworks41 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) I know the lowest offset i can run on my 8x16's before outer arch rubbing but what's the highest? Any one out there run high et's for maximum gerth style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> if so what wheel and tire sizes, and did you have any problems with it.Thanks paul. Edited February 7, 2007 by vworks41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L119 UPO Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I doubt youll get an answer for that one mate.The only way to find out is go to a rim shop. and have a play.If they think they are gonna sell you ££££ rims, then im sure they will do all they can to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Depends on the diameter of the rim, the width of the rim, your suspension (travel, age & make), what model your loop is, what size tyres you're going to run.Too many variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 My nearest wheel shop that i trusted to do all that and get advice has closed, and there not many others around where i live. Looks like i might have to get my ruler and set square out and have a play. Cheers anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) My 17's are 7" wide and ET45.The problem is that IF the hub of the wheel is quite bulky the wheels will not clear the caliper near the hub. I had to grind about 3-4mm from the back of every spoke on my front wheels to make them fit. The problem is the same with 256mm and 280mm front brakes but marginally better with the 280mm's as the caliper is further out radially. Edited February 9, 2007 by LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Anyone style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":huh:" border="0" alt="huh.gif" />ET37 on a 7x15 rubs like hell on the front of my non-gti, but my 8x15's on et30 stay well clear of the rear arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOPTY-LUPO Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Nah mann, i have et50 on my 15" cups whithout rubbage and spacers pushing them out even more!!handles lovely - no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Nah mann, i have et50 on my 15" cups whithout rubbage and spacers pushing them out even more!!I think you missed the point mate.ET50 will stand the wheels further inwards but spacers will undo this and push the wheels back outwards again (thus effectively lowering the offset again).I think we are trying to figure how far we can stand the wheels inwards (highest offset). The point being that then a wider wheel can be used before arch rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOPTY-LUPO Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think you missed the point mate.ET50 will stand the wheels further inwards but spacers will undo this and push the wheels back outwards again (thus effectively lowering the offset again).I think we are trying to figure how far we can stand the wheels inwards (highest offset). The point being that then a wider wheel can be used before arch rubbing.Whoops - lol, yeah, sorry, im being thick, if you look what time i posted it you'll realise how late it was - haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Today, 05:34 AM All is forgiven style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 My 17's are 7" wide and ET45.The problem is that IF the hub of the wheel is quite bulky the wheels will not clear the caliper near the hub. I had to grind about 3-4mm from the back of every spoke on my front wheels to make them fit. The problem is the same with 256mm and 280mm front brakes but marginally better with the 280mm's as the caliper is further out radially.Good point about the cailpers! forgot about that part style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Any luck with those borbets yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Another point I should mention is the inside of the rear wheel to the radius arm. With a high offset wheel, wide tyre and big diameter the tyre runs very close the the radius arm where the arm starts to curve outwards towards it mounting point.Phillipwilkinson from on here pm'd me about a set of Borbets but they are sold now. Looking bleak although I have a fall back plan as have made enquiries about a set of Modern lines in 16"x7.5 ET35 instead. They will be specially made as currently that size is not available.*sorry for veering off topic* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Shame about the borbets, but those one off modern lines sound pretty special. Look forward to seeing some pic's what ever you decide to bolt on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dubs Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 my misses is running 7.5 x16'' et35 team dynamics pro-racer 1.2 in gloss black with 205/40r16 with a mega side wall protecter tyres on her gti.and only rubs the arch liners on the front when on full lock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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