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04-27-2012, 01:48 AM | #1 |
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new guy with an offset question...
For 15X7 rims how much offset is necessary to keep the wheels inside the wells to prevent rubbing?
I'd like to get a set of Rota RB's for the Yaris... Is +35 enough? And when you turn the steering wheel lock to lock, do wide wheels rub on the frame? Last edited by tooter; 04-27-2012 at 10:12 AM. |
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How low are you planning to go? On stock suspension, 15x7 +35 will work fine with stock tires, 195/55/15's, or 205/50/15's.
But if you are planning to lower, they will rub in the front on the plastic fender liners. |
04-27-2012, 09:39 AM | #3 |
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The rubbing shouldn't be that bad tho even with a drop.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp |
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^ Yeah - they will definitely fit nice, a 15x7 +35 is a good size for the Yaris. Just wanted him to be aware that they will rub on the plastic fender liners. At least on the pre-2012 models they would - not so sure on the fender liner design of the 2012.
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04-27-2012, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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Yea he just needs a baseball bat
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04-27-2012, 10:15 AM | #6 |
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With stock suspension, 15x7, ET35 won't rub, but will poke up front with 205mm rubber.
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04-27-2012, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the good advice guys.
I won't be lowering the car. Just want to put some nicer looking wheels on it. In 1987, I had a silver Nissan with silver 8 spoke wheels and loved them. They were replicas of the old time Panasport racing wheels popular in the 60's and 70's... (not my car) I was pleasanely suprized to discover that the same style wheels are widely available today! |
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Nice. Stick with 195 rubber and you're golden.
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04-27-2012, 10:39 AM | #9 |
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I will, Yari.
Just bought a set of Rotas off ebay for $140 a wheel including sales tax and shipping. Last edited by tooter; 04-28-2012 at 02:18 AM. |
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04-27-2012, 10:59 AM | #11 |
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You got it, Wee.
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04-28-2012, 04:46 AM | #12 |
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the Geico pig just came to mind.
That's a nice "classic" wheel design that will never get old. Good taste. Curious to see how it looks on a 2012. |
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Here's sdmf's car with exactly the same wheels on it... None of the new wheel styles are quite like them. Last edited by tooter; 04-30-2012 at 11:43 AM. |
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04-30-2012, 11:21 AM | #15 |
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I almost got those ^
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One of the most popular "mag" wheel styles of that time were Crager 5 spokes... ...made famous by Steve McQueen and his Mustang in the movie "Bullitt". Steve did all of the driving in that movie himself because he was a professional racer. I don't care much for any of the new wheel designs and am really happy that the old classic "mags" are still being made. |
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Panasports are a copy of the 60s wheels called Minilite Mag. Which were originally made of magnesium. Originally designed for the Austin Mini-Cooper. Unfortunately, Minilites today dont have the right offset for Japanese imports. |
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does anyone know if a 17x7 with 215/45/17 will rub on stock suspension?
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