When spring time roles around (after graduation) i'll have enough $$$ for the rims i want.......i want to get the Axis Muse but they only come in low offsets so i was wondering what was the lowest we could go on our cars

 

Depends on the rim's width (7, 7.5, 8, ???), tire size, *and* how much you want to lower the car (if you care too)...

Stock is +55 in a 17x7" rim w/215/50-17 (OEM -- works)

HREs 17x7.5" +52 and SSR Comps 17x8" +48 with Comptech lowering and 235/45-17 (works fine)

18s -- ask...

19x8" +51 offset with 2" drop works without rubbing.
19x8" +45 offset works without drop (lowering results coming)..


Calling Smokey Yunick, calling Smokey Yunick, offset call on line #3...

 

i know the 19x8/45 offset muse will fit your car. that is the lowest offset you should go if you get 8" wide rims, so there is possible rubbing when you lower and definite rubbing if you have a fully loaded car and/or hit bad road surfaces. there are also other car characteristics that will affect rubbing like a trunk full of stereo gear, camber corrected wheels, etc. you can ease the problem if you go with a 225/35/ tire instead of a 235/35 tire, or go with a higer offset (for other brand of wheels if possible) on either tire size.

 

Yes…

However, the load rating on the 225/35-19 tires I've located so far are only 88SL... IMO -- not safe *or* (not safe if the driver is not fully warned of load issues...)

 

i am running 18x7.5 with a +37 offset and have no problems. actually the wheels are perfectly flush with the fenders.

 

Anyone know if RAYS/Volk's are available for the CL ??

I guess as long as the bolt pattern & offset is right shouldn't
be a problem eh?

What's the bolt pattern??

 

Are you lowered? If yes, how much are you lowered *or* do you know what lowering springs you are using?

By flush, do you mean flush with the inside fender lip in the back of the car?

 

5 x 114.3mm

 

i am lowered on the comptech springs. when i say flush i mean the face of the wheel line up with the outside of the fender.

 

Did you ever give the setup the "fill-it-up with 4-people hit-the-twisties Road/RUB test"?

 

eman, so do you think i can get 18x7.5 in 42 offset, and lowered with pro-kit, and have no problems????

what happens when you fill your car up?..then any rubbing?

 

LOL -- beat me to it...

 

haha, no you beat me to it

 

THX!

 

i have had 4 people in my car and have NEVER had any rub. i can only assume that a +42 will work. i guess that all depends on how much the prokit drops you car. a +42 will bring the wheel in an extra 5mm compared to my +37 so i think you should be ok, IMO.