ET38 or ET42 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dave55 · 03-14-2012, 06:34 AM

Found some wheels I like (MB Wheels Seven X), 15" x 6.5

with two options for offset 38mm or 42mm

As a complete newbie, I need the advice of the members of this forum.

What would be the difference between the two offsets?

The 42 is closer to the stock offset.
It seems the 38 would push the tire out more. But the 42 would keep the tire closer to its original location (relative to the bearings and suspension).

Why would you pick one over the other?
What about load on the bearings, etc.

And anyone have any experience with MB Wheels?

Thanks Again!

1.5 · 03-14-2012, 09:51 AM

I would go with the 38. The offset is going to push the wheel closer to the outside of the fender. The 42mm offset is almost oem spec and at 6.5in wide, that is a ultra conservative set up. I would reccomend you go with the lower offset which will widen the stance, make it look better and improve performance. That set up is still very conservative and will have no negative impact on the car.

cali yaris · 03-14-2012, 10:31 AM

Don't worry about the bearings. I run 15x9 all around and race at the track, never had a bearing go out. It's just not a valid issue.

+38mm will look better and you will have no rubbing with a 15 x 6.5 size wheel. You should go 15x7, but that's up to you.

MB is an economy wheel -- I haven't heard of an failing, but it might not last forever. You should email us and see if Jeff can match whatever deal you're getting. We do wheel and tire packages as well, and he will guide you to the perfect combination.

sales.microimage@gmail.com
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Thirty-Nine · 03-14-2012, 10:51 AM

I've had two sets of MB Wheels, although the ones I bought were actually A-tech wheels (http://www.marukanet.co.jp/a-tech/index.html) that are sold under the MB Wheels name in the U.S. Both were great.

17" MB Weapons (A-Tech Eraser) on my old Prelude SH

16" MB Competition (A-Tech Finalspeed)

1.5 · 03-14-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

You should email us and see if Jeff can match whatever deal you're getting. We do wheel and tire packages as well, and he will guide you to the perfect combination.

sales.microimage@gmail.com
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^^^THIS

I just spoke to Jeff on the phone about wheel/tire setups the other day and he was extremely helpful and walked me through getting what I needed/wanted.

cali yaris · 03-14-2012, 12:10 PM

Like this Buddy Club + 215 Kumho combination -- affordable, super light, no rubbing and sick!

I would have run this on my own car if I knew Jeff back then.

1.5 · 03-14-2012, 12:40 PM

Actually just shot over an email concerning some more shoe upgrades lol

Dave55 · 03-15-2012, 07:13 AM

Thanks everybody for your help.

ttr125fan09 · 03-15-2012, 08:59 PM

Please dont buy mb wheels, i work at discount tire where we sell ass loads of those, we all ways have people coming in for vibration checks and it is always a bent wheel, but i also live where the roads suck, so if you have decent roads youll be fine, but beware they aren't the best wheel in the world..

mazilla · 03-15-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Like this Buddy Club + 215 Kumho combination -- affordable, super light, no rubbing and sick!

I would have run this on my own car if I knew Jeff back then.

No rubbing??

I'm getting ready to switch up my tire/wheels...

03-14-2012, 06:34 AM	#1
Dave55 Drives: 2008 Black Pearl Yaris Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northeast Ohio USA Posts: 14	ET38 or ET42 Found some wheels I like (MB Wheels Seven X), 15" x 6.5 with two options for offset 38mm or 42mm As a complete newbie, I need the advice of the members of this forum. What would be the difference between the two offsets? The 42 is closer to the stock offset. It seems the 38 would push the tire out more. But the 42 would keep the tire closer to its original location (relative to the bearings and suspension). Why would you pick one over the other? What about load on the bearings, etc. And anyone have any experience with MB Wheels? Thanks Again! Last edited by Dave55; 03-14-2012 at 06:42 AM. Reason: add picture

03-14-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I would go with the 38. The offset is going to push the wheel closer to the outside of the fender. The 42mm offset is almost oem spec and at 6.5in wide, that is a ultra conservative set up. I would reccomend you go with the lower offset which will widen the stance, make it look better and improve performance. That set up is still very conservative and will have no negative impact on the car. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

03-14-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Don't worry about the bearings. I run 15x9 all around and race at the track, never had a bearing go out. It's just not a valid issue. +38mm will look better and you will have no rubbing with a 15 x 6.5 size wheel. You should go 15x7, but that's up to you. MB is an economy wheel -- I haven't heard of an failing, but it might not last forever. You should email us and see if Jeff can match whatever deal you're getting. We do wheel and tire packages as well, and he will guide you to the perfect combination. sales.microimage@gmail.com ================================ __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#4
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I've had two sets of MB Wheels, although the ones I bought were actually A-tech wheels (http://www.marukanet.co.jp/a-tech/index.html) that are sold under the MB Wheels name in the U.S. Both were great. 17" MB Weapons (A-Tech Eraser) on my old Prelude SH 16" MB Competition (A-Tech Finalspeed) __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

03-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Like this Buddy Club + 215 Kumho combination -- affordable, super light, no rubbing and sick! I would have run this on my own car if I knew Jeff back then. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-14-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Actually just shot over an email concerning some more shoe upgrades lol __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

03-15-2012, 07:13 AM	#8
Dave55 Drives: 2008 Black Pearl Yaris Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northeast Ohio USA Posts: 14	Thanks everybody for your help.

03-15-2012, 08:59 PM	#9
ttr125fan09 View User's Garage Drives: yaris Join Date: May 2011 Location: corpus christi, texas Posts: 133	Please dont buy mb wheels, i work at discount tire where we sell ass loads of those, we all ways have people coming in for vibration checks and it is always a bent wheel, but i also live where the roads suck, so if you have decent roads youll be fine, but beware they aren't the best wheel in the world..

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