i understand what the offset is...but is it really that important? cuz i'm trying to get some rims on my TL but i can't get ones that i like because of the offset...sucks~

 

YES!!! The wrong offset can cause kickback steering due to poor weight distribution and/or fender rubbing, wear down bearings a lot faster and cause other suspension problems.
If you lower the car, you'd be more screwed. I know how you feel, but that's what you get when buy a luxury car as opposed to a riceable car. It took me a month to find wheels I like and the proper offset that did not break the bank.

If you DON'Twant to gamble, don't go below +42.

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Nothing personal, but if you have to ask that question, you obviously don't know how important offset is.

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1999 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• 18x8 Racing Hart C2s with 225/40ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000
• Comptech Springs, Sways, Exhaust, and Headers
• Red AEM CAI w/bypass valve
• A'PEXi Digital VTEC AFC
• Mugen Grill
• Factory Underbody Kit and Spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 Alarm w/SmartWindows II
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• BEL 945i Cordless Radar Detector
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• 20% tint

 

"If you want to gamble, don't go below +42."

so what u are trying to say is if i DON'T wanna gamble i should go below +42??
that sounds odd...

 

If you want to gamble then go with 42 offset. If you want to be safe then go with 48 or higher.



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2001 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL

• Comptech springs (on order)
• Inspire tailights
• Weapon-R hyper intake
• Burlwood shift knob
• Razo carbon fiber pedals
• Inspire fog light switch (no fogs yet)

 

If someone doesn't lower his car, does it mean he can go with &lt; +48 or even +42 without rubbing the fenders ?

 

OOPS.. My bust!

Thanks NBP, that's what I meant.

+42 will put the wheels almost right under the fenders, a drop will make it real close in the front.

+48 is the safest with drop, safer with 7 inch width.

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47mm offset with 8" width.. will put your tires just a little bit inside the fender safe to drop.. i've seen it

47mm offset with 7.5.. you'll be fine



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- 225/40 NT555
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