Offset ?

[nismostreetracer]

I just purchased a set of rims for my 1995 240SX SE. The question I had is will these wheels rub with a 43+ offset? They are ADR's with a split five design.

[Exar-Kun]

will it rain 6 years from now?

...what size are the rims! just telling us the offset doesnt mean jack man. help us help you..-chetwe need the diameter and width of the wheel, and tire size you plan on running to help.

[nismostreetracer]

The guy I brought them from says they will fit.

[nismostreetracer]

BTW they are 17x7's. I'll probably use 205/40/17 or 215/40/17 tires.

[Exar-Kun]

yes they will fit, but might require a small(5mm) spacer to clear coilovers.-chet

[nismostreetracer]

Would I need spacers on all 4 sides or just in the rear?

[Exar-Kun]

probably just the front, but I would put them on all 4 corners just to be safe. if you dont use coilovers, I wouldnt worry about it.-chet

[nismostreetracer]

I don't plan on putting coilovers on yet however that will be a future project once I get some more green. Thanks!

[91nis240]

no w/ 205 tires they will be fine, w/ 215 tires they may still work (spacers may be needed) Now if you got coil overs you will have no fitting problems what so ever.

[Structure240sx]

i wouldnt go with the 205's tho jsut cuz the sidewall is so small i wont look right on a 240. i have a 95 too you would have to lower it too much

[nismostreetracer]

205 is width of the tire not the thickness. Density (thickness) would be 50,45,40,35,etc........

[Exar-Kun]

no. you're wrong. read the FAQ article again. those numbers(50, 45, etc) are called an 'aspect ratio'. it means that the sidewall height is X percent of the tire width( the 205) from the widest points.

example:225-45-17

is 225mm from sidewall to sidewall(across the tire)is (225mm*.45=) 101mm high sidewallon a 17 inch diameter wheel.

get it?-chet

[nismostreetracer]

I know that but what the other guy said was referring to was how high the tire sidewall will be. I've already been told a 205/40/17 tire will fit.