2Sxy4YoMama

Is there a way to find out the offset on any particular wheels? Examples is like when you are buying uses wheels. Thanks

EricL

http://www.usacomp.com/Offset.htm

cnatra

THX for the link &

What is the weight of your SSR wheel compared to
a stock CL-S rim?

I really don't buy the "bigger is better" concept on
rims if it hurts perfromance.

I like more rubber on the road but NOT more unsprung
weight or mass/inertia out on the hubs.

In fact I wonder what a set of forged 16"x8" rims with a
225-235/50or55 series 16" tire would handle like & what
the weight advantage might be?

EricL

approx 14 lbs for the SSRs in 17x8 vs. 25-26lbs for the stocks CLS (not US TLS) RIMS. The Toyo T1S in 235/45-17 is 23.8 lbs vs. 25-26lbs for the OEM tire.

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I really don't buy the "bigger is better" concept on
rims if it hurts perfromance.

The magic phrase, "if it hurts performance"... However, there is a lot of style vs. function issues that get in to this. And someone with enough $$$ could possibly find some sweet 19" rim in some "exotic" lightweight and strong material...

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I like more rubber on the road but NOT more unsprung
weight or mass/inertia out on the hubs.

There is a perceived difference with the lighter rims in the "road feel" department. The car is much "happier" over small "chop"/irregularities in the road. There is an acceleration benefit too…

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In fact I wonder what a set of forged 16"x8" rims with a
225-235/50or55 series 16" tire would handle like & what
the weight advantage might be?

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2Sxy4YoMama

That help, but how do I convert the neg or positive difference into mm?

EricL

inch * 25.4 = offset (in MM)

So, if it is +/-(3/4)" (.75), multiply x 25.4 to get +/-19...

cnatra

What's the difference between the CLS & "US TLS" rims ?

2Sxy4YoMama

Thanks....that will do it for me.

cnatra

I guess I should clarify.
I was just saying that a 225/55/16 or a 235/50/16
would also be less than 1% difference than stock
size of 215/50/17's.
In theory a 16x8 rim should weigh less than a 17X8
of the same manufacturer.
It looks like a setup like yours is the way to go though.
A 235/45/17 with 17x8 rims. Those SSR's are nice & light
& I suspect a lot less $$$ than the Volk/RAYS TE37's.

As far as style vs. function.
I could almost give a shit about style.
I will almost always choose function.

I HATE cars that are all show & no Go!

A WRX is Swan & a MR2 is a Slow Turd!