PPPscooby

on a my99 uk turbo 2000...

Im getting a pair of 17" rims 7x17, and most of the guys offer a 205/40-17 tyre with the package. Suspension is standard, so what offset should the rims be, geometry shouldnt be effected should it.

And i will be thinking of lowering the car later on using the eibachs on sale at scoobyshop (30mm drops)..... this hasnt got anything to do with offsets has it ????? just geometry.... correct me if im wrong.

MARK MORRIS

wrong size tyres for the scoob, the classic needs 205/45 or 215/40
mark

PPPscooby

most ppl go for 215/40s dont they??? something to do with more choice

i had a look on http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html and i will only be out by 1.5mph at 60mph with the 205/40s, or is it a wear n tear issue that i should be concerned with.

[Edited by PPPscooby - 4/25/2003 4:27:49 PM]

PPPscooby

so if i get the 215/40-17s, what offset do the alloys need to be

PPPscooby

anyone know the offset reqd on a set of 17s with 215/40-17 rubber, not lowered at moment....

dhorwich

most scooby offsets are between 48 and 52mm..!!

The wheel supplier will know this when you tell them what wheels your after..

Dan

PPPscooby

cheers, jus wanna make sure i get the right items

PPPscooby

i just called up wheel-base.co.uk, and they said kosei sniper's are a 45mm offset,does this sound right for my my99 turbo.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

As had been stated, the correct offset is between 48 and 52mm, 45mm is going to be seriously out and you will be throwing your money away fitting/buying these.

Tony

PPPscooby

cheers, better keep looking for the rims with the correct offset, but why do wheel resellers try and sell you something thats gonna cause problems....

AudiMan

PPP,
The Kosei's will fit !, 45 is the min offset you can go down to, there is a guy on here with them on his Wagon, I looked at these wheels however and wasn't that impressed with their finish. I've gone for Miglia Evo 5's (48 offset).

Ian..

wwp8

what offset is needed for bugeyes????