17x7 offset for S14

[USDM_OneVia]

I came across these set of wheels and for what I paid for them and they look great on my s14, the only problem is they are a +42 fwd offset



I have never seen another set on an S14 and I really want to keep them. The rears fit fine, but the fronts hit the front struts. What kind offset would be optimal for an S14.

Here is my current setup:17x7 +42 Rays United Arrow's S-05 Eurostars225/50/17 tiresTein S-Tech'sKYB AGX's

What I don't want to do...Run crazy cambersPull fendersRoll fenders

I want something that is kinda flush, but hella flush is not that important to me. To keep the fronts from rubbing is what I want.

So... S14 guys with 17x7's, what offsets are YOU running?

Thanks!

Joe

[Vidra]

if your going with a 7 inch wheel, an offset of 0 would be optimal with a 205 tire. But given that your running a 225/50 (which is too tall of a tire anyways... should be a 40 or 45) you would need a 10-15mm spacer to keep the tire nice and flush to the fender (I'd go with 15mm). This way you can avoid running any camber or doing any fender modifications.....

[USDM_OneVia]

Thanks for the info! I thought this would be a dead thread. BTW PM on those spacers you have for sale.

Right now just to test fit how much clearance I need for the fronts. I have a 1/4" and 1/8" spacer stacked on each other. This has given me 3/8" or 9.5mm more offset changing the fronts to a +33.5 offset. So now the fronts do not rub, but there is still more room to get them out further towards the fender.

After doing some more measuring, I think a 15mm spacer up front (+27 offset) would be ideal and a +25mm spacer (+17 offset) in the rear would give me the look I want.

Does anyone have any pictures of an S14 with 17x7's with those offsets listed? Or any other 17x??? with a comperable offset to a +27f +17 rear? Thanks! I can't wait to start driving this car again! It has just been sitting in the driveway watching the Subaru have all the fun.

Joe

[Vidra]

its a shame my dad jus left for Taiwan with our digital camera.... cause I am running 17x7 wheels with a +40 offset and 215/45/17 tires all around. I run a 15mm spacer up front and a 25mm spacer in the rear (the rear has alittle negative camber and the inner fender lip has been trimmed so the wheels tuck in real nicely). Its a real shame.... lets just say it looks real good