Offset?
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Offset?
Ok I'm a newbie when it comes to wheels and tires. I read a bit about wheel offsets and understand the basic concept. However, I need to know, what is the proper offset for a C class sedan and how is it adjusted when new wheels are added? Spacers?
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depends on the weather
wheels are typically manufactured with the offset built into the design of the wheel .... Spacers are widely considered to be a bad idea unless they are hubcentric and designed for a specific application
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Re: Offset?
Originally posted by oggle
...However, I need to know, what is the proper offset for a C class sedan and how is it adjusted when new wheels are added? Spacers?
...However, I need to know, what is the proper offset for a C class sedan and how is it adjusted when new wheels are added? Spacers?
Using my stock C7 wheels, my 18" Evo5 wheels and some spacers, I did a little playing along with some math, this is what I think is the best fitting wheel tire combo:
Front: 18x8 et 32 225/40
Rear: 18x9 et 32 255/35
This combo looks good with a wider tire like the Bridgestone S-03. I don't suggest a narrow tire like the Kumho 712.
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Re: Re: Offset?
Originally posted by KWiK Front: 18x8 et 32 225/40
Rear: 18x9 et 32 255/35
Rear: 18x9 et 32 255/35
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Re: Re: Re: Offset?
Originally posted by oggle
Can you explain the parts I've put in bold? I don't eve know how to read these things lol.
Can you explain the parts I've put in bold? I don't eve know how to read these things lol.
the 35 you have in bold is the tire Aspect Ratio
Those links and many other helpful wheel & tire pages are available at the TireRack TechCenter
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Originally posted by oggle
Thansk KWik. I am learning a bit more, although it's still a blur to me as I've nothing to compare those numbers to. I'll get it some day.
Thansk KWik. I am learning a bit more, although it's still a blur to me as I've nothing to compare those numbers to. I'll get it some day.
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