Offset/Fender question!!

[Quail]

Hey Nico

Ive got a quick question. Ive been hunting the net for wheels of similar specs under standard arches, but I'm having trouble finding what I want. Basically I'm now the proud owner of these Work Rezax:





(I'm getting them refurbed before putting them on)

Anyway, they're (f) 17x8 +10, and (r) 17x9 +10. I need to space the fronts out to clear the brakes; I'm thinking about 15mm, making them et-5.

Im fairly certain I'll need new fenders for this, I'm thinking chargespeed? Any other suggestions? (I need an extra 22mm of space)

My real question is, will 17x9 +10 fit under the standard rear arches? According to the infamous offset calculator, I'll need to extend my arches by 20mm. Can this be done without damaging them or the paint?

Thanks in advance

EDIT - 225/45 on the front, 245/45 on the rear. Not a big tyre stretch fan

[adrianfromthecastle]

nice find on some Rezax's! did it come with centercaps too?

My real question is, will 17x9 +10 fit under the standard rear arches? According to the infamous offset calculator, I'll need to extend my arches by 20mm. Can this be done without damaging them or the paint?

how much camber will you be dialing in? DO you already have your fenders rolled thin? if they're already rolled, pulling won't be that bad on the paint if youre careful with the roller and heatgun...

otherwise the super secret jdm tyte newspaper pull always helps me, lol

[Quail]

Unfortunately I don't have the center caps

I've heard about this infamous newspaper pull! At the moment my fenders are stock - they havent been touched.

No plans for insane camber, this is currently my daily

Will the car look strange with wider front fenders, and rolled and pulled stock fenders on the rear?

[adrianfromthecastle]

Will the car look strange with wider front fenders, and rolled and pulled stock fenders on the rear?

yes, lol

I'd start out by rolling your fenders. The thing that sucks is s14 rear quarter panels are thicker than s13's... so you'll need to spend more time and TLC on your rears when rolling them. Use the heat gun, and warm that ***** up, lol. if you went with a 225/45 or 235/40, you might be able to get away with just a roll instead of having to pull, I know its not what you want, but its just food for thought.

[Quail]

Thanks for the suggestions Adrian - I will take them in to consideration