17x8 with 20mm offset?
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From the Wheel & Tire FAQ, stickied at the top of the topic page:
Bottom line.... yes they will fit (assuming they have the correct bolt circle). No, you will not need "spacers" because they are going to be sticking out near the edges of the fenders, possibly too far out. Since you will have reduced the offset by 35mm compared to stock, the edges of the wheels/tires will be move 1.4" farther toward the outside of the fender than your stock wheels/tires. You have decide if you like that look.
You may have to modify the plastic inner fender liners. Take a look at the FAQ.... there is a link to photos of wheels that stick out toward the edge of the fender, and that person had to modify the fender liners.
Why are you looking at an 8" wide wheel? Most people opt for at least 9.0 or 9.5" wide wheels when they go to 17's.
WHAT OFFSET DO I NEED FOR MY 4TH GEN:
The stock wheels are:
V8: 16x8.0", 55mm offset, ~6.65" (~6-5/8") backspace
SS/WS6: 17x9.0", 50mm offset, ~6.95" backspace
The offset determines how deep in the wheel well the wheel/tire will sit.
Make the offset too large, and you may have the following problems:
-tire rubs on inner fender liner
-front tires hit fender liners when steering is at full lock
-rear wheel catches on jounce bumper bracket when car is jacked
-wheels "look" too deep in the wheel well, and less aggressive
Make the offset too small, and you may have the following problems:
-outside edge of tire is outside the fender (illegal in some States)
-front tires will rub on plastic fender liners, and inner lip of fender
-rear tires will rub on metal fender lip
-wheels will "look" like they stick out, increase stone damage to paint on side of car, and with narrow tires, will look like "outriggers"
The "look" issue is purely personal. Some people like the wheels as close to the edge of the fenders as possible. Others like them a bit under the top edge of the fender. The numbers below will provide guidelines on when problems MAY start to show up. You have to decide for yourself what you want them to look like.
WHEEL WIDTH:
8.0":
Tire edge outside fender = +13mm
Tire edge slightly inside fender = +29mm
Tire edge matches stock SS/WS6 wheel = +38mm
Tire edge matches stock wheel = +55mm
The stock wheels are:
V8: 16x8.0", 55mm offset, ~6.65" (~6-5/8") backspace
SS/WS6: 17x9.0", 50mm offset, ~6.95" backspace
The offset determines how deep in the wheel well the wheel/tire will sit.
Make the offset too large, and you may have the following problems:
-tire rubs on inner fender liner
-front tires hit fender liners when steering is at full lock
-rear wheel catches on jounce bumper bracket when car is jacked
-wheels "look" too deep in the wheel well, and less aggressive
Make the offset too small, and you may have the following problems:
-outside edge of tire is outside the fender (illegal in some States)
-front tires will rub on plastic fender liners, and inner lip of fender
-rear tires will rub on metal fender lip
-wheels will "look" like they stick out, increase stone damage to paint on side of car, and with narrow tires, will look like "outriggers"
The "look" issue is purely personal. Some people like the wheels as close to the edge of the fenders as possible. Others like them a bit under the top edge of the fender. The numbers below will provide guidelines on when problems MAY start to show up. You have to decide for yourself what you want them to look like.
WHEEL WIDTH:
8.0":
Tire edge outside fender = +13mm
Tire edge slightly inside fender = +29mm
Tire edge matches stock SS/WS6 wheel = +38mm
Tire edge matches stock wheel = +55mm
You may have to modify the plastic inner fender liners. Take a look at the FAQ.... there is a link to photos of wheels that stick out toward the edge of the fender, and that person had to modify the fender liners.
Why are you looking at an 8" wide wheel? Most people opt for at least 9.0 or 9.5" wide wheels when they go to 17's.
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From: jupiter, fl
im thinking about a set of wheels i found cheap with kuhmos that have decent tread left. they arent bad looking and are a hell of alot better than the shooters. id run them until i can afford the wheel i want. i was looking at that last night. now i know i understood it correctly. just wanted to make sure. im going to keep my eye on the auction. if they dont go for too much then ill pick them up.
here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130058977440
here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130058977440
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