Alright, rim questions. 18*8 would they rub?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Demo24, May 12, 2007.

  1. Demo24

    Demo24 Member

    I've seen some Prodrive Pff7's on some wagons, and I can't imagine they would rub.

    Those rims have specs: 18*8 5*100 offset +51


    However I have my sites on some other rims with specs: 18*8 5*100 offset +48
    And according the the site they are sedan only.


    Is the difference in offset the key factor here? Cause I know very little of what tire numbers, offset, etc means.

    I wish they would downsize some designs, I would much rather have 17's.
     
  2. RamblinWRX

    RamblinWRX Member

    i'm not quite sure on the waguns, but +51 is close to the stock offset of 54. If you increase the width an inch or so over stock without changing offset i'd imagine you'd rub on the spring perch, a 45 or 48 should work.
     
  3. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    Well I was going to post that maybe you had just seen the 17" rota knockoffs. But then I saw this sweet ass picture of the pff7's on a saabaru.

    [​IMG]


    So I don't know. I've always heard the 18s were pushing it on a wagon, but maybe with a creative offset they'd work.

    Edit: And I pretty much missed the complete point of your post. I think it would take some fender work. But I definitely could be wrong.
     
  4. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    they should be fine
     
  5. Demo24

    Demo24 Member

    lets just say this. would you take the risk with the +48 offset wheels, or just settle for something 17" that I know will work?
     
  6. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    the overall diameter and offset have less to do with each other as compared to the width and offset.

    i'd do the 18
     
  7. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    I'd do some more research before you commit ;)
     
  8. RamblinWRX

    RamblinWRX Member

    gtscoob has some 18" prodrives on his wagon, see what his specs are.
     
  9. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    actually i just realized you have a wagon, they most likely will not work. i am running 18-7.5 with a +48 offset with barely 4 mills to spare. and i am low
     
  10. Demo24

    Demo24 Member

    Alright, if I do decide to go 18's it will be the Prodrives as I've seen them work in several wagons.

    I was wanting to grab some Rota formula's, get the s203 look going on. I don't think I'll take the risk
     

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