KillerG

Debating 8" +40 offset vs 8.5 +35 offset

Difference according to offset calc is 11mm outward extension, and difference according to my wallet is ~$200

I also like that the 8" + tire will be lighter than the 8.5 by like 4-5 pounds per wheel. But i worry that the offset will look super weak. I dont really care about being hellaflush, but i dont wanna be super tucked on the rear, since I dont plan to use spacers.

DISCUS

ed_423

I still say 8.5 !

Depends if you want to spend $200 on 0.5" more.

justnspace

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lighter or more concave is the question!?!?!?

KillerG

concavity is the same, but is the lightness / cost worth the 5mm?

whos rocking 8.5" + 35?

Puppetmaster

4-5 pounds per wheel is not trivial, but not boat anchor territory. What's the overall weight you are talking here? Is the difference from 40-45 lbs? Or 50-55 lbs? If you're looking at light weight rims, I assume it is because you want weight savings, in that case, the weight difference will matter. If you don't care about weight savings and are looking at rims that are already relatively heavier, then that's not a big deal.

IIRC, stock 17 rims are between 25 to 27 lbs, so how I look at it is even if the 8.5 wides are heavier than 8s, but are still lighter than 25, I can accept the increased weight.

As for looks, 8" +40 ET will look significantly different from 8.5" +35 ET, but either way, improvement over stock. 8.5 +35, depending on tire size and drop, is going to be close to flush and a good fit with the fender.

KillerG

rims are 20~ lbs per wheel, the 8.5 should be ~23-24 per wheel, tire weight im not positive

im also figuring if i ever sell ill have a much easier time selling the 8.5 vs the 8.0

Puppetmaster

Agreed on resale thing. With the bolt pattern, 8.5 +35 ET are specs that many Nissans, STIs, EVO IX and earlier, etc can use on top of 1G and 2G TSXs.

Not sure if you're talking 18s, but judging by the weight, that's what I'm guessing. Typical 235/40 or 245/40 summer tires are around 25 to 28 lbs per random tires I looked up on Tirerack, so you're looking at around 50 lbs per wheel in total weight, or even under, which is pretty good. Regardless, can't go wrong with any 8.5 wides that are lighter than stock, in terms of handling and looks, and to a degree, acceleration.

Looking forward to seeing them...

Puppetmaster

And to clarify my post from before since I can't edit, the overall weights of 40 to 55 lbs I used as examples were rim + tire, not rim alone. I know it is obvious, but just wanted to be clear.

mrstak

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What wheels are you planning to get?

tobwac

i have 8.5" with 35 offset and i also suggest going with that size

ed_423

^ ding ding ding, we got a winner

KillerG

Thanks puppetmaster, i guess its not so bad since it comes out to stock weight and i likely wont notice it either. And yeah I noticed from my time on alot of forums that people love them some stance and our JDM brethren are much more fond of wider widths.

DONT WORRY ABOUT IT BRO

Decision made. Im gonna try to catch you at the meets this spring in Menlo

HOPE UR HAPPY

I think ill rock 235/40/18. I dont think ill notice the 1% and im pretty sure they fit without a bulge