traviss_s2000

what are the bonus's of offsetting i know you gain grip / handling but does it help out any other way?
im ordering RPF1's and was wondering how i should offset
17x7 w/ 17x9?
17x7.5 w/ 17x9?
STOCK? (17x7 front 17x 8.5 rear) (why go with stock?)
the car is lowered so i am trying to go with the stock tire to prevent rubbing etc. im just wondering if addinging an extra ".5" width will do anything positive
thankyou for all advise .

clarkster009

Hmm well, not sure if "offsetting" is being used properly here...but to try an answer your question.

We'll look at the rear wheels...stock is 17 x 8.5 +65 offest...yes, the RPF1 is only .5" wider, but it is also +45 offset, which means the outside of the wheel extends an extra 26mm. This means that the track of the wheel/tire is pushed out, which can be good, but then you have a chance of rubbing over large dips or full compression if your fenders aren't rolled and your rear bumper tab is not relocated.

If you run stock tire sizes on 17 x 7.5 +48 and 17 x 9 +45 I think you should be ok, but the rear may rub slightly.

traviss_s2000

Thankyou, and im not familiar with rolling fenders and relocating bumper tabs
how much does it cost and who is willing to do it? (tunning shops, body shops (macco?) )