Wheel Offset Discussion Thread... How far can we go?

[FoesFlyDennis]

Originally Posted by jmlenz

guys we can go MUCH more agressive on the 370 than most of you are thinking. Run the numbers through an offset calculator and compared to the OEM sport setup you can extend the fronts ~40mm and the rears ~30mm. If you want that flush/aggressive look offsets need to be in the 10-15 range typically on 9.5"/11" setup. Anything less than 275 in the front shouldnt rub and out back your good for 305+

So, final question for jmlenz and Minicobra1: Can you say for sure, from your experience that there is no chance of tire to fender contact with 25mm wheel spacers on the rear and 20mm in the front? I'm now talking to Lou to place an order and just want to be sure. I don't want to put 15mm front and 20mm rear only to say afterward, "Man, I could have gone wider for an even cooler look". Put another way, Minicobra1, now that you have 20mm rear and 15mm front, do you wish you had gone up one more size? I know you also lowered your Z. I probably won't be lowering mine. I don't think that loweing these cars would provide any more cleanance; do you think it does? Did you have to modify the plastic inner fender well liner to clear the tires during full-up-travel or trim the 'sandwiched' seam on the rear inner fenders? Thank you guys for sharing all your experience. - With insight gained from some of the threads in the audio forum, I'm installing a complete DVD/Nav/Blu-tooth/backup-camera, speakers, sub and amp next week. You guys are now helping me make the best choice for this next mod. FoesFlyDennis