Fg Offsets And Tyre Questions

[Worm]

9.5 +22 will fit at the front, but will be hellaflush... and can only run a 245 tyre.

[samcaula13]

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

[Henz]

+16 will poke a lot. About 15mm.

[samcaula13]

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!

[Henz]

Fronts 8.5+25 upto

Rears 9.5+ 30-35

Those are safe offsets that will take decent tires.

[samcaula13]

Thanks mate. Appreciated.

[samcaula13]

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.

[TRA1NR]

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

[samcaula13]

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 +30

or

XXX 19",9" Offset +20

Or 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.

[Worm]

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...