need help on wheel offset

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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need help on wheel offset

Looking to get a set of rims sometime soon. While looking, I need to know what the offset for our car is. I have a '99 3.0. I believe the bolt pattern is 4x114.3, but does anyone know what the correct offset is. And also, I'm getting 17", what width does everyone recommend. 7 or 7.5, or can I only fit 7".

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-Erik
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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Re: need help on wheel offset

Originally posted by ebednarz
Looking to get a set of rims sometime soon. While looking, I need to know what the offset for our car is. I have a '99 3.0. I believe the bolt pattern is 4x114.3, but does anyone know what the correct offset is. And also, I'm getting 17", what width does everyone recommend. 7 or 7.5, or can I only fit 7".

Thanks for any input.

-Erik
You are correct with the Bolt pattern... I have 17x7 rims and have a 42+ offset... I would not recommend getting 17x7.5... I was steered away from that due to rubbing and disrupting your turning abilities (but i may be wrong!) You should be safe with a 42 - 45+ offset.. good luck!
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:02 AM
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I believe my offset is 42 also. I don't have a drop so I have no rubbing issues.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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thanks alot guys, this helped.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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I'm running 18 x 7.5, 42 mm offset, with no problems (1.5" drop).
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