17x9 but what offset ?

[DCM-LEGACY]

so im looking at getting a set of 17x9 wheels for my 02 BE9 and i am aware that with my coils ill have to roll the fenders. im looking at 2 different wheels. one offset is +30 the other +42 i would like to have the +30 but would it still be functional?

[Airgne]

go with the +42. it will save your wheel bearings, and you will not have to roll your fenders so much.

[STIdarkside]

Post picks if you do go with 17x9, I think the fronts are gonna poke out too far even with the +42 but you never know til you try...

[DCM-LEGACY]

ok i think im going to go +42 just because im also going to be going kinda meaty

[STIdarkside]

ok i think im going to go +42 just because im also going to be going kinda meaty

Did you buy some rims? Make sure to take some pics... Still haven't seen any of your car even...

[DCM-LEGACY]

so i was on my way home from work yesterday, finally reaching the 1500 i set aside for wheels and tires and guess what
thats right my ej251 crank walked on me!!!

[httrdd]

Sux man. I think 17x9 will rub like crazy even with a roll. I had to flare my fenders a little too and that is just with 04 wrx struts/eibach springs and 17x7 wheels with 225/45/17s.

[DCM-LEGACY]

yeah i realize it was gonna take a ton of fender work i just want my car back

[chromehorn]

FYI. I currently have a 16x9 on 205 40s with a final offset of 24. With 4 degrees of camber the top of the rear lip is just under an inch outside of the rear fender. No rubbing. 17x9s would fit fine, tire size depending.

[mshriver]

Pics of said legacy on 16s with 40 series tires?? It must be VW low. and OP you may have issues with the wheel rubbing the coil if you go with et 42. I think 30 would be better. google wheel offset calculator and put in your specs to see what the difference in the two are from your current setup

[Huffer]

Pics of said legacy on 16s with 40 series tires?? It must be VW low.

http://www.scrapedcrusaders.com

[chromehorn]

Pics of said legacy on 16s with 40 series tires?? It must be VW low.

http://www.scrapedcrusaders.com

haha, yes it's the one in the banner. I don't have pics of the new setup yet though.

[mshriver]

ohhh. I think Ive seen your car at h20 before. I dont think Ive seen it on those wheels though. I think I remember purple wheels

[chromehorn]

ohhh. I think Ive seen your car at h20 before. I dont think Ive seen it on those wheels though. I think I remember purple wheels

Ya, but it was weaksauce last year. Had 16x6.5 and 205 45s. I'm a good 1inch or more lower with 16x8 and 16x9 RSs. :)

Are you going to H20 this weekend?

[mshriver]

Ahhh very Nice. And yes Ill be there! Leaving tomorrow morning early. Me and my friends are there every year, but this is my first time bringing my suby. This time next year my engine swap will be done and hopefully I can get some wide wheels on it.