17" and 18" wheel offset

[pk500]

Im going to change my wheels ! i have already got 17 front and 18 rears which are a bit marked and need some tyres i never have been 100% happy with them but my rear offset dont look right ! can any body confirm the correct off set ! front 108 X 4 8j et 25 rears 108 X 4 8.5j et 33 or 35 ? mant thanks

[TA14]

That's spot on for suspension geometry. For a 245 rear tyre it will look like the original 500s, for a 255 you may want to alter the offset a few mm depending on your suspension set up and whether you want the outside of the tyre flush with the outside of the bodywork.

[pk500]

i got 245 on the rear but they are to far in the arch proberbly et30 i guess ! are they et 33 standard or 35?thanks

TA14 said:

That's spot on for suspension geometry. For a 245 rear tyre it will look like the original 500s, for a 255 you may want to alter the offset a few mm depending on your suspension set up and whether you want the outside of the tyre flush with the outside of the bodywork.

[SILICONEKID350HP]

ET 30 sticks out towards the rim You have got it the wrong way round . 33 or 35 will be further inwards.

[pk500]

SILICONEKID350HP said:

ET 30 sticks out towards the rim You have got it the wrong way round . 33 or 35 will be further inwards.

ok thanks what size are your wheels

[TA14]

Originally inch and a quarter but later inch and 3/8ths. It won't make a lot of odss which you run with.

eg http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[pk500]

great link thanks ! like them wheels on that griff!

TA14 said:

Originally inch and a quarter but later inch and 3/8ths. It won't make a lot of odss which you run with.

eg http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[OleVix]

33 was the original rear offset

[pk500]

ordered these today 17" and 18"

[SILICONEKID350HP]

pk500 said:

ordered these today 17" and 18"

What are they ? real split rims

[pk500]

there not real split rims but you can buy 2 17" and 2 18" very helpful man new his stuff! type in tvr chimaera wheels on google and they will appear ! was looking at lots of options but its hard to match the right off sets and wheels !£590 delivered with nuts ect !

SILICONEKID350HP said:

What are they ? real split rims

[pk500]

My old wheels are like marmite! will be on ebay soon!

[SILICONEKID350HP]

pk500 said:

there not real split rims but you can buy 2 17" and 2 18" very helpful man new his stuff! type in tvr chimaera wheels on google and they will appear ! was looking at lots of options but its hard to match the right off sets and wheels !£590 delivered with nuts ect !

SILICONEKID350HP said:

What are they ? real split rims

Surprised you did not see them on ebay ,Is that with tyres? They will sell you in pairs from 16 to 18"

[pk500]

the bottom ones i wanted for my 400se but could not get the off set in 17 " so i had my oz rims referbed in dark grey ! no not with tyres i got a set off good years for them

SILICONEKID350HP said:

Surprised you did not see them on ebay ,Is that with tyres? They will sell you in pairs from 16 to 18"

[SILICONEKID350HP]

Must say i do like these Have you tried this seller eBay My World: stanced-uk( 220

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-527-DEEP-CONCAVE-RIM...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Axe-EX8-Alloy-Wheels-Sat...

These are like yours

Deep dish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DARE-DR-RS-16-X-8J-9J-4x...

[pk500]

yes deep dish 8.5j on the rear ! I like your wheels what size are they ?

SILICONEKID350HP said:

Must say i do like these Have you tried this seller eBay My World: stanced-uk( 220

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-527-DEEP-CONCAVE-RIM...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Axe-EX8-Alloy-Wheels-Sat...

These are like yours

Deep dish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DARE-DR-RS-16-X-8J-9J-4x...

[SILICONEKID350HP]

16 and 17" Pro race 1.2

If you like flash this seller has loads to fit the Chimaera .( eBay My World: stanced-uk( 220)

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Thursday 28th February 19:46

[pk500]

i picked them ones they are like earlyer griff looking wheels and hide up the discs and stuff my old wheel you can put your hand through and wash the inside !

[SILICONEKID350HP]

Would be nice to see them fitted !

[pk500]

they do your wheels in 17 and 18 !

SILICONEKID350HP said:

Would be nice to see them fitted !