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October 2004
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Re: what wheels should i look for
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Tue, 10 May 2005 01:43
 
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the same offset will only apply to wheels that are the same width.
for any wheel the order is :
pcd is correct
width you want
backspace will clear struts and suspension
rim clears guards
what you want is to measure is the backspace and the guesstimate the guard clearance which will work if you intend on it being legal, ie having the same wheel diameter.
tyres are in the equation with lower profile tyres going on larger rims, ie plus 1 plus 2 plus 3 fitments
plus 1 = up 1 rim size down 1 profile size etc. and a range of
tyre widths on a single rim.
plus fitaments are to ensure the diameter is the same which makes the rolling circumference the same so your speedo/car drive ratios dont go out. some widths may be too wide and not clear struts/suspension on the same set of rims.
now you could have a larger diameter but legally its only a fraction - ie qld = 10mm i think. now you couldnt really go too much higher else you would hit the strut bottom.
mz10 rims are 15x6 114.3x4pcd +20 offset i think.
with 205/60/15 tyres??
deeper dish rims have lower offsets +10, 0, -10, -20
etc. the reason for offset changing is to keep the backspace the same on a wider rim to clear the struts and suspension. so with any rims that have the correct backspace, they can go as wide as will fit/clear under the guards and clear stuts and suspension.
one rule does apply to changing your track though, it must
not be increased by a certain amount, ie qld = 26mm. not
allowed to decrease track at all. this allows all the suspension to act normally. track = centre off tyre to centre of tyre of front wheels or rear wheels.
[Updated on: Tue, 10 May 2005 01:47]
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