17X7 5-114.3 42 with 205/45/17 ?

[JasonTK]

I don't know anything about offsets and I'm wondering if this combination will work.

I am looking at some wheels with a 42 offset and I have tires that I want to use that are 205/45/17. Is this going to work?

 

[low_psi]

barely, you may rub a bit...

 

[JasonTK]

What would cause the rubbing though? I already have 205/45/17 tires because that is stock for the MP3 so I don't understand why it would rub.

I just really don't know a thing when it comes to offset so talk to me like I'm dumb.

 

[2k2silvermp5]

I've heard you need at least 45mm offset if I'm not mistaken.

 

[NCMP3]

Jason it is due to the offset of the rims the stock Racing Harts are a +55 you are going with +42 they will rub a lil if you have peeps in the back for sure I rub a lil on the right when My bud was in the passanger seat.

But I have 215-45-17's +42 just be aware of who you put in the back.

 

[JasonTK]

Hmm... well a 215/45/17 is a bigger tire than I am using so that should make me less likely to rub, right?

 

[low_psi]

no, you'll still rub alittle when you have ppl in the back

 

[2k2silvermp5]

So what offset is the best to go with??? 48mm??

 

[mp5jeff]

roll the fenders...you wont rub..

 

[hawaiiannights]

anyone got a baseball bat? rollin, rollin, rollin.....

 

[walight01]

the p5 requires a 42mm offset on a 17X7 with a 205/40. on the sedan models, you can drop then 2-3mm so a 42mm offset with a 205/45 will work fine

 

[JasonTK]

Well thats good to hear then. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Natey]

So what offset is the best to go with??? 48mm??

For a 17x7.5, 48 is the magic number. Check out Rishie's Fitment Recipe.

 

[mspeedpro]

but remember the fitment recipe is for p5s, reg pros can run 2-3 less on offset

 

[hawaiiannights]

can someone explain off sets to me? The lower the number the more the wheels sticks out? The more off center it is outwards? I'm confused.....

 

[flat_black]

A zero offset rim would have the mating surface of the rim to the brake face at dead center. A +10 offset would mean the wheel's mating surface would be 10mm closer to the outside of the wheel, the part you see. A -10 offset would mean the wheel's mating surface would be 10mm closer to the inside of the wheel, which is the side you can't see.

Make any sense? =)

 

[hawaiiannights]

A zero offset rim would have the mating surface of the rim to the brake face at dead center. A +10 offset would mean the wheel's mating surface would be 10mm closer to the outside of the wheel, the part you see. A -10 offset would mean the wheel's mating surface would be 10mm closer to the inside of the wheel, which is the side you can't see.

Make any sense? =)

Kinda of...am actually....NO..........I must be an idiot....

 

[flat_black]

No big deal. =) I'll draw you up an illustration: Gimme one sec...

 

[hawaiiannights]

No big deal. =) I'll draw you up an illustration: Gimme one sec...

Kewl...I appreciate it......planning on getting some wheels soon......I currently have spacers on my car as well..... probaly gonna have to take them off when I get new wheels...

 

[flat_black]

Here it is... As mentioned on the pic, the black dots are the lugnuts, and each of the squares represents a type of wheel. The line in the middle is where the wheel meets the surface of the brake hubs. =) Hope it makes more sense with this!