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CarlitoQC
03-18-2009, 10:33 PM
looking at getting new wheels/tires for summer setup. would the 35 offset on the following BBS could be a problem? I'm currently running stock struts/springs but I'd like to know for right now and also if i decide to lower the car. Legacy GT 03

http://forums.montrealracing.com/17/604 ... nside.html (http://forums.montrealracing.com/17/604040-fs-bbs-rx-silver-pic-inside.html)

205-40/R17 current tires

Any input much appreciated... as always! thanks
Huffer
03-19-2009, 09:55 AM
Accelerated wheel bearing wear with a 35offset.

205 is pretty narrow for width, those wheels should be 17x7, so a 215 width is better (or even a 225).
rougeben83
03-19-2009, 10:48 AM
205 is pretty narrow for width, those wheels should be 17x7, so a 215 width is better (or even a 225).

That's all the rage in vdubs right now. :roll:
Piddster
03-19-2009, 12:57 PM
Well, that depends. What are your plans for the car?


Going from a -53 to a -35 moves the wheel centerline outward by 18mm. This changes your scrub radius by that amount, and also has a corresponding change to the bump-steer characteristics of the suspension. Other things are also changed, but I won't get into it here.
jey
03-19-2009, 03:43 PM
Yes, the problem is you will have accelerated wheel bearing wear.