I ordered some wheels today and the guy rang me back and sed he didnt have any wheels for an IS200 because they have a wierd offset, he sed it was 48.i find it hard to beleive he doesnt sell one single wheel that will fit my car.
I want 17" wheels for my IS200 S so can some1 plz tell me wats the min and max offset i can use and wat size tyre i need.
thanx in advance
Phunt
Full Version: Need Wheel Help Plz
as posted by supracharged in wheels and tyres
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OFFSETS
FRONT
width | offset | tires range (width)
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 42 and up 215-235
8 = 43 and up 215-235
8.5 = 45 and up 215-225
REAR
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 40 and up 215-235
8 = 42 and up 215-245
8.5 = 45 and up 225-265 (255-265 requires rolling or having lip)
9 = 49 and up 235-275 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip)
9.5 = 52 and up 245-285 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip, 285 may require more modification)
10 = 45 and up 255-315(requires pulling fender)
FRONT
width | offset | tires range (width)
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 42 and up 215-235
8 = 43 and up 215-235
8.5 = 45 and up 215-225
REAR
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 40 and up 215-235
8 = 42 and up 215-245
8.5 = 45 and up 225-265 (255-265 requires rolling or having lip)
9 = 49 and up 235-275 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip)
9.5 = 52 and up 245-285 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip, 285 may require more modification)
10 = 45 and up 255-315(requires pulling fender)
phunt
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Thanx.but i notice tyre sizes are all 215 and above but the wheel package i was looking at came with 205 tyres would these be a problem?
The 215 on a standard car refers to the width of the tyre, therefore why on earth would you want to put a narrower 205 tyre on it. Especially as you're going to the expense of buying new wheels as well.
My advice is
Do NOT order anything until you know for definite that it will fit.
Do NOT trust anyone that tells you they will fit, if they have no experience of fitting wheels and tyres to the same make as your car.
If you do order a set ensure that they are on sale or return, at the suppliers expense.
Now.
Tell us what wheel and tyre package you are looking at, as we might know of an alternative make or cheaper source.
My advice is
Do NOT order anything until you know for definite that it will fit.
Do NOT trust anyone that tells you they will fit, if they have no experience of fitting wheels and tyres to the same make as your car.
If you do order a set ensure that they are on sale or return, at the suppliers expense.
Now.
Tell us what wheel and tyre package you are looking at, as we might know of an alternative make or cheaper source.
Well thanx for the advice although it might be too late 
but i think im gonna be ok,ive ordered a set ov Hi-Octane 147's 17" with Nankang NS2 215-40-17 tryes, the guy sed they have an offset of 42 and that i may need a 3mm spacer on the front but to see how it feels without first. they are £770 delivered.
does all this sound ok?
but i think im gonna be ok,ive ordered a set ov Hi-Octane 147's 17" with Nankang NS2 215-40-17 tryes, the guy sed they have an offset of 42 and that i may need a 3mm spacer on the front but to see how it feels without first. they are £770 delivered.does all this sound ok?
I got 42 offset on my IS,, wheels are 18x8. no spacer required..
another tyre dealer talking out of his ****
if the offset is 42
and you add a 3mm spacer
the offset will be 39
not 45 !
if the offset is 42
and you add a 3mm spacer
the offset will be 39
not 45 !
I thought if you added a spacer between the wheel and the hub then you are increasing the distance between the hubface and the wheel center therefor increasing the offset? but im prolly completly wrong 
Oh i c now, i was getting my drum side and street side all mucking fuddled up 
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