Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 27/09/12 06:41 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 06:41 AM 9.5 +22 will fit at the front, but will be hellaflush... and can only run a 245 tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcaula13 Member 17 Member For: 12y 4m Posted 27/09/12 07:23 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 07:23 AM (edited) Thanks guys.Here are a couple of quotes from the description."They are Matt Black Koya Wheels with dual valves""They have only been fitted a limited time previously and are as new condition with a minor scratch that has been cleaned up, with brand new tyres as I was not happy with the old tyres. New tyres are 245/40-18 and wheels have a +16 offset. Standard falcon offset is +36 to +38. If you burn up the new tyres on the rear of your hypo GT or F6, the width will allow a 275 tyre to be fitted under the rear allowing higher grip levels. The tyres have now done about 1500km since new"Quick Edit - They were originally on a BA/BF - if that makes any difference.I'll be honest - I have a decent grip (ha) on rim sizes, tyre sizes, load ratings etc - but offset and profile tend to throw me off a bit.So if it seems sketchy and/or a RWC/Insurance risk - I don't want any part of it... I could think of nothing worse than being uninsured or unroadworthy because I was chasing a decent looking set of wider wheels.Opinions?Thanks again.Also - once I get my wheels, whatever they end up being, I'll make sure I post them so you guys tell me if I made a mistake or not! Edited 27/09/12 07:29 AM by samcaula13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 10d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 27/09/12 08:18 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 08:18 AM +16 will poke a lot. About 15mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcaula13 Member 17 Member For: 12y 4m Posted 27/09/12 08:51 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 08:51 AM Poke? As in, stick out from the front guard? That's not good.So what is the a better suggested setup? 8.5 Fronts? stick with 245's. And then 9.5 on the rear? And potentially run 275's?I didn't really want to go into 19-20" range, but if that's more realistic and will look better, I'll start looking around.Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 10d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 27/09/12 08:56 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 08:56 AM Fronts 8.5+25 upto Rears 9.5+ 30-35Those are safe offsets that will take decent tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcaula13 Member 17 Member For: 12y 4m Posted 27/09/12 09:12 AM Share Posted 27/09/12 09:12 AM Thanks mate. Appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcaula13 Member 17 Member For: 12y 4m Posted 27/09/12 01:25 PM Share Posted 27/09/12 01:25 PM Suppose I should ask again.So I've found a nice of 19's to buy. They have tires already - but I'm waiting to hear back about the off-set tomorrow.They're 9" Fronts 245's, 10" Rears 265's. I've asked for a general run down on profile and offset as to determine how they'll fit (if at all) - but I was under the impression that depending on what size wheel you go (19-20") you can go wider.Sorry if I come across like a complete newb - I have read quite a bit of this thread already... and I've noticed quite a few people sticking very thick wheels in a 19/20" setup - with the exception tending to be 18's not being able to go as wide without poking or ridiculous off-sets. I just want to double and triple check before I spend my money - as I really don't want to accidentally purchase something that doesn't fit.On a side note - some of the cars in here look ridiculously good with the wheel choices. Neotim's black ute was a standout for me. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 7m 29d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 27/09/12 01:43 PM Share Posted 27/09/12 01:43 PM (edited) Hey mate those size can fit in the right offset. When you find out the offset post again and we will help you out. Edited 27/09/12 01:44 PM by TRA1NR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcaula13 Member 17 Member For: 12y 4m Posted 27/09/12 01:51 PM Share Posted 27/09/12 01:51 PM Thanks a lot - will do.Out of curiousity... are wheels simply made with a certain offset? As in:Do you buy one or the other:XXX 19",9" Offset +30orXXX 19",9" Offset +20Or is it a case of, "here are the size of the wheels, stud pattern, width" and then you/fitter selects an appropriate offset?Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 27/09/12 08:26 PM Share Posted 27/09/12 08:26 PM Some are generic in offset cause they fit many cars... But don't sit the way people like.You can buy wheels from some companies with fixed width and offset/stud pattern... Some you can choose your offset (within a range) and stud pattern... And others make usually 3 piece wheels which are completely custom (and expensive) for brake clearance, flush fitment and big dish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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