loweredCL

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I know there have been some posts on this, but couldn't find what I'm looking for. I have a lowered CLS, about 2" and want to know what offset I need to keep from rubbing. I'm probably going to stay with 17" with 225/45 pr 225/50's. I bought a set of FOOSE lusso's, totally hot, but with a offset of 38, would rub badly. Thanks.

phipark

It all depends, but some say at least +45.

aznboi2424

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I agree.

loweredCL

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Thanks for that. What are the stock 2003 CLS wheel offset? Mine rubbed a little on turns.

rondog

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225/50 is overkill, it'll make the wheels look puny.

17" with a 48mm and up offset would be optimal to run 235/45/17 which is the best tire size to use.

Ran 17X8's with that tire size & didn't once rub. Even on NYC streets & weight in the car.

gnuts

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Stock rims are +55 offset. If you rubbed a little with stockies, then you'll need something over 50 offset i would think. You could always roll your fenders to get a little extra clearance. If you have the new rims already, just put one on and see if you could make it work.

loweredCL

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My stock ones when I measured the way I found online came out to be ~50mm. The wheels that I bought (FOOSE Lusso chrome) seemed to have the same measurements, but the mounting plate was thicker and it pushed the rim out an inch closer to the fender. Without a tire it was just bearely inside the fender. That is why I got confused. The measurement was all from teh mount plate to the back of the rim, but it is the front of the rim that matters to me!!!

gnuts

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The further back (toward the back of the rim) that the mounting plate is, the lower the offset. My car isn't that low, so some other members would probably have a better idea than me, but if you ran 225 tires and rolled your fenders, i think you would be okay. It all depends on how bad you want the rims on (more $ to get them on). This site might be helpful:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp