What backspacing an tire size to run 20s

[2011ACdarkslate]

Hey all I have a 2011 Altima Coupe 2.5s that I will be lowering on Eibach Springs and would like to run a 20" wheel, preferable staggered. I do NOT want to pull or roll my fenders. If thats not possible I will choose a different size. Any information would be very helpful! I am not good with this sort of stuff. The wheels I am looking at getting would either be Konig Lace's or HP Lightnings.

Thanks All!

[SanoSuKe]

What's the offset on those wheels you're getting?

[2011ACdarkslate]

That's part of my question haha, I have no idea about this sort of stuff. I'm looking for advice on what offset to run so that I can have the 20s an not have to pull or roll fenders. Thanks.

[SanoSuKe]

Any thing close to the stock wheels offset should run with no problems. Just don't go with hella beefy tires..

245/35 tires are your best bet. As for offset anything from +35 to +40, since you don't want work done to your fenders.

[2011ACdarkslate]

Thanks for the reply! Which of those two rims would look best in your opinion? I don't know how to post pictures.

[SanoSuKe]

I'm a Konig fanboy lol. But I don't like the Lace that much. It's up to you of course but personally I'd go for the HP Lightnings.

[2011ACdarkslate]

That's what I was leaning toward. I have been told the laces look to ghetto... If u get what I mean. Thanks for the help I appreciate it

[beeristasty]

You have listed diameter, but not width. Without width, any recommendation on backspacing/offset you get is basically useless.

[2011ACdarkslate]

I've already stated I don't know much about rims an backspacing etc....... I know I want 20s, staggered, an will be lowered on eibach springs. What width would you recommend??

[BRicci]

Why do you wanna go staggered? and I wouldn't go with 20's if you aren't getting coils.

[2011ACdarkslate]

Why do you wanna go staggered? and I wouldn't go with 20's if you aren't getting coils.

I like the staggered look. What size wheels would you recommend then?

[BRicci]

Springs, I'd get something like 19x9.5 all around, but that's just me.

[beeristasty]

I've already stated I don't know much about rims an backspacing etc....... I know I want 20s, staggered, an will be lowered on eibach springs. What width would you recommend??

Not trying to be a douche, but you should do at least some basic research and figure out what everything is/means, and how it all works together (a starting point - altima-suspension-brakes-rims-and-tires.html). Some people here like wide rear wheels with semi-ridiculous amounts of camber to make it all work, others like a nice clean tuck, others don't want to stray anywhere from OEM. So you're probably going to get responses that are across a wide range of styles/tastes.

And some people think they know what they're talking about, and will reply with something that is totally ridiculous for the situation. It's best to know what everything means before you take the advice of someone that tells you that +25 offset will tuck fine and not rub (on their 8" wide rims), so you should be fine too (on your 12" wide rims).

[2011ACdarkslate]

I understand what backspacing is an how it varies with the width of the tire an all what I'm not sure about is what offset to get. Like do I want a +45 (which I think is close to stock) or do I want to go lower and have the wheel closer to the wheel arch. I did do research before I posted but also wanted to get some advice from people that have already purchased an installed their rims. I know that I definitely want wider than stock wheels just because the stock ones look like spare donut wheels.

An I did not take what you said as being a douche. I appreciate all responses I get.

[BRicci]

Calculations can help out a lot, try http://www.willtheyfit.com
It'll tell you how much you will poke more than your stock wheels, and that might give you a general idea of where you want to be.

[chris.ganucheau]

Thanks! I also thought about getting the same wheels you have an getting them powder coated black.

[SanoSuKe]

You have listed diameter, but not width. Without width, any recommendation on backspacing/offset you get is basically useless.

Widest he can go with those wheels in 20 inches is 10" wide. Don't worry I've done my homework. My info still holds true, if you stay in the 35 TO 40 positive offset you shouldn't have any problems.

[2011ACdarkslate]

You have listed diameter, but not width. Without width, any recommendation on backspacing/offset you get is basically useless.

Widest he can go with those wheels in 20 inches is 10" wide. Don't worry I've done my homework. My info still holds true, if you stay in the 35 TO 40 positive offset you shouldn't have any problems.

Thanks! I will probably have to hold off on the rims now for a lil while. Have some other expenses coming.

[downedzephyr]

If it helps, I run 20x8.5 +35 on coils. I would get spacers to make it nice and flush but I'd rather get new wheels.