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Wheel Offset

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:59 pm
by brendans225
I'm looking to get some 17 inch track rims for my renault, but its gay and has 68mm offset :shock: , and pcd 108 - which means finding buckleys that will fit :(


I found a few wheels - well fish did for me, thanks mate :) - that have pcd 108, but the offsets are like only 40


what happens if i put a wheel on with a lower offset than my standard ones? I've been told the reason why its so high on the renault is to clear the brembos, so does that mean if i get lower offset, it will not clear the calipers and the wheel will hit the brembies?


this sh1t is confusing!


Cheers,
Brendan

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:26 am
by coyote
Brendan,

Whoever told you it had anything to do with the Brembo was just making stuff up. The +40 offset actually sits an inch further OUT. Brake clearance might depend on spoke design though.

Those wheels will likely hit your guards and will definitely place more strain on hubs and wheels bearings, possibly leading accelerated wear and failure.

Bloody French cars (I have 2 Citroens).

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:48 am
by EJ25
commonsense tells you to look at a renault forum. and see what wheels they have on their cars. offsets etc.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:42 am
by brendans225
EJ25 wrote:commonsense tells you to look at a renault forum. and see what wheels they have on their cars. offsets etc.


common sense tells u i already have, and their is buckleys there! FAG! :lol: ..........don't make me post that photo of u :twisted:



Thanks for the advice coyote, cos i am looking at rims for the track, and the last thing i want is something which is gonna put more stress on the car :(

wheels

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:47 pm
by jp928
Nothing wrong with a 68 offset, my Porsche is 65.
Going to 40 will stuff up many things, especially if it has negative scrub radius - taking the Porsche to 50 or lower offset turns it into a confirmed rut follower, and unstable in a straight line - dont go there. Keep hunting.
jp 08 gtb wagon

Re: wheels

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:29 pm
by brendans225
jp928 wrote:Nothing wrong with a 68 offset, my Porsche is 65.
Going to 40 will stuff up many things, especially if it has negative scrub radius - taking the Porsche to 50 or lower offset turns it into a confirmed rut follower, and unstable in a straight line - dont go there. Keep hunting.
jp 08 gtb wagon


cheers mate, :)

PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:54 pm
by CJ1177
This might help you, I found it quite helpful wheen I was looking for wheels Wheel Offset Calculator

PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:40 pm
by brendans225
CJ1177 wrote:This might help you, I found it quite helpful wheen I was looking for wheels Wheel Offset Calculator



cheers mate :)