Offset sizes
07-20-2006, 01:13 AM
#11
Thanks Mikey. 
The S2000 does have fairly unusual requirements. The hubs are fairly wide in the fenders so it requires quite large offsets. And as the offsets are large you don't get that 'dish' effect so many ricers love.
There are quite a few wheels that will fit the S these days butthey are mostly the pricier ones. The Work Meister S2Rs I have fit beautifully. The rears are 9" wide but have a 60mm offset. Another wheel made specifically for the S and of very high quality is the Bridgestone Prodrive GC-07. They are actually made by Rays who are a top wheel maker in Japan.
The S2000 does have fairly unusual requirements. The hubs are fairly wide in the fenders so it requires quite large offsets. And as the offsets are large you don't get that 'dish' effect so many ricers love.
There are quite a few wheels that will fit the S these days butthey are mostly the pricier ones. The Work Meister S2Rs I have fit beautifully. The rears are 9" wide but have a 60mm offset. Another wheel made specifically for the S and of very high quality is the Bridgestone Prodrive GC-07. They are actually made by Rays who are a top wheel maker in Japan.
07-20-2006, 01:20 AM
#12
Originally Posted by wineboar,Jul 20 2006, 09:16 AM
Obviously rubbing is bad but I presume different offsets also affect the handling in different ways? So a wheel may physically fit under the arch but still create interesting handling issues?
What the fashion victims tend to forget is that the centre line of the wheel relative to the kingpin centreline is important. It's what gives the car negative offset steering geometry.
That is why the Mugen's offsets are very close to factory and the spokes are heavily backset to clear the brake calipers.
Yer Wolfraces are generally made for cheapness.
As a rule of thumb, any more than 10mm off spec is likely to create problems and teh close the better.
Having said that, most of the bling merchants drive slowly so they may be seen and the car's dynamics are not an issue.
Listen to Mikey K - he's was happiest with his optimised wheels!
This question comes up so often, it should be on a sticky!
07-20-2006, 01:28 AM
#13
Originally Posted by nickrg3,Jul 19 2006, 08:37 PM
<edit> Mugens are:
front: 17x7.5, 52 mm offset;
rear: 17x8.5, 59 mm offset;
</edit>
I get confused with all this offset malarky.. Need someone to explain it to me..
anyone?
front: 17x7.5, 52 mm offset;
rear: 17x8.5, 59 mm offset;
</edit>
I get confused with all this offset malarky.. Need someone to explain it to me..
anyone?
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
good set of 18's and rare
07-20-2006, 01:48 AM
#17
Originally Posted by mikey k,Jul 20 2006, 10:31 AM
There is a link in the FAQ and Paper Lawyers sig
Also, I don't think noobs are gonna instinctively know to trove out a PL first post, in order to find the link in his signature!
Otherwise, I take your point
07-20-2006, 04:00 AM
#18
Your right it's not in the FAQ could have sworn it was! Maybe it should be.
Or have a look here;
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793
07-20-2006, 09:04 AM
#19
Yup, seed that afore.
And the dumb-ass Septics are obsessed with aligning the wheel to the arch line (or Fender Telecaster of whaever term they use) and don't even farking mention the wheel centreline!
Dipshits.
And the dumb-ass Septics are obsessed with aligning the wheel to the arch line (or Fender Telecaster of whaever term they use) and don't even farking mention the wheel centreline!
Dipshits.
