RIMS and OFFSET

[fastmazda1]

Im looking at a set of 18/ 7.5 volk racing GT7s but i dont know the offset that I need . Im running the stock msp wheels now with a 3mm wheel spacer in the front and none in the rear to clear the willwood big brake kit that I have on the front and rear . What offset do I need to run ?

[haze20]

I have 18x7.5 with a +48 offset. You will need at least that or more.

[fastmazda1]

do i need more offset or can i continue to use my wheel spacers

[memo79]

This might help:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9129

[fastmazda1]

that helps alittle but it doesent say any thing about if im going to have to run my wheel spacers to clear my brakes , and id hate to spend 2500$ on something i cant use.

[memo79]

Then I think you're just gonna have to get your hands dirty and measure. By that I mean removing your current wheels and spacers, and measuring the amount of space between the hub surface and the outermost part of the brake caliper. See attached image. Then you'll have to get the measurements to the wheel you're considering, and compare.

[daedalus]

Im looking at a set of 18/ 7.5 volk racing GT7s but i dont know the offset that I need . Im running the stock msp wheels now with a 3mm wheel spacer in the front and none in the rear to clear the willwood big brake kit that I have on the front and rear . What offset do I need to run ?

What calipers are you running on the front? 4 piston or 6 piston?

I'm running 18X7.5 + 48's, and we think we can clear the fronts with the 6-Piston ultralight caliper due to the outward spoke design... We have 3mm spacers just incase.

[GreySpeed]

I'm pretty sure you car run a 18 x 7.5 with a 45mm offset but no lower

[fastmazda1]

Im running 4 piston on all four corners , I clear now with the stock msp wheels ,using a 3mm spacer.

[fastmazda1]

the volk wheels that Im looking at are 114.3 5 lug spacing with a 50mm offset .will these rims work without rubbing in a 18/7.5

[daedalus]

those should be perfect.