Trying to get it straight...

[OkiSileighty]

I'm sorry for the newbie question, but I can't find the freggin offset calculator...

I've got my new wheels narrowed down to the Enkei RPM2's http://www.enkei.com/highperformance/rpm2.htmor the RS6's http://www.enkei.com/performance/rs6.htm

I have stock 4 lug hubs and Tein coilovers...

The RPM2's have a 45 offset, and the RS6's have a 38 offset in the 4X100 bolt pattern...

Which one would fit better for a flush look?

Also, I've read that 235's are too wide for the fronts...is that so? I'm a simple guy, so I'd like to get the same width all around...

[offtheline]

http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

Thats hard for other people to answer without knowing what width wheels you are looking for.

and when you say 235 im assuming you are talking about a tire width... the width of a tire also depends on the width of the wheel.

The rpm2 is lighter, but that 45 offset isnt very friendly... and those are really expensive man!

[OkiSileighty]

Yea, sorry....they are both 17X7's....

[offtheline]

Well the 45 offset is going to put the wheel closer to your springs where the 38 offset is going to allow the wheel to be out a bit wider for the flush look. Of course the 45 will have the wheel extend out a bit as will the 38 extend in a bit more too, but i would say the lower offset is ideal.

[Dori Dori]

235's are too wide for a 7" wide wheel IMHO.

[Exar-Kun]

225 is about the widest you want to run on a 7" wheel.

check out the FAQ, it will help you tons Im in a pissy mood so I'll leave it at that, instead of being condescending like normal

maybe tommorow I'll be in a better mood (I spent 12 hours working in my shop today, arguing with an m3 owner over propper tires for his car....*******.....*shrug*)-chet

[Dori Dori]

You know the joke about bimmers right? If not, here goes:

What's the difference between a porcupine and a bmw?

With a porcupine, the pricks on the outside.

Now, before any bmw people that might be lurcking these boards want's to flame, relax. It's a joke. I have lot's of friends w/ bmw's. I'm actually good friends w/ a couple...one of which runs the web page, bimmerforums.com. He actually told me the joke.

[Exar-Kun]

HAHAHAHA imma remember that one...

he came in again today to argue with me more.....wants to put 235-40-17 tires all the way around, which is too short and too wide for the front, and WAY too short and too small for the rear...

ugh. anyways Imma take a nap now. THanks for the laugh dori.-chet