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07-04-2004, 08:32 AM | #1 |
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18' Wheels
Hey guys,
I'm picking up my 18' wheels tomorrow and I just need to check the offset. They are 18x7.5 wheels - can anyone tell me the correct offset? Also will they affect my speedo? Thanks! Sal |
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07-04-2004, 08:48 AM | #2 |
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sal, check out the protege5.com forum. look in the wheels forum and there is a wheel fitment guide. that'll tell you what offset.
also, with 18's your tyres need to be 205/35/18 (perfect - no tyres though), 215/35/18 slightly bigger (available) |
07-04-2004, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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According to the guide you'll need an offset of 48mm or higher.
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07-04-2004, 09:04 AM | #4 |
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48MM offset and a 7.5" wide rim would hit the strut wouldnt it?
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07-04-2004, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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Thanks .. so a 45mm offset wouldn't fit?
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07-04-2004, 10:02 AM | #6 |
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you'll rub the wheel guards
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07-04-2004, 10:07 AM | #7 |
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Hmm I see. Damn it. :x So anything lower won't fit either - i think there is 35 offset as well. But I like these wheels. :cry:
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07-04-2004, 10:16 AM | #8 |
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unfortunately you'll need to look at other wheels
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07-04-2004, 10:42 AM | #9 |
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no!!!!!!! :cry: :cry: i've paid for these.. damn salesman told me that they would fit. Matter of fact everywhere I've went have said the same. I hate being a girl sometimes.
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07-04-2004, 10:50 AM | #10 |
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typical. they have no idea about our cars, they just go off a book. who did you go to?
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07-04-2004, 11:11 AM | #11 |
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I went to Keith for Wheels and Ozzy Tyres. I went to that black building in aspley (won't mention names for defamation reasons) but walked out after the manager was rude as to me.
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07-04-2004, 11:21 AM | #12 |
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yeah i'd never go to the unnamed place
if there is no way you can get your money back for the wheels, see if they can take 3mm off the wheen hub area to make it 48 offset |
07-04-2004, 11:23 AM | #13 |
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Bummer about the wheels you liked Supergirl - that's really crap that they'll do that to you. :x
Of course we require pics once you get some nice ones that fit! 8)
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07-04-2004, 11:29 AM | #14 |
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Give them a call and express your concern, if their book tells them they will fit then the'll probably only believe it when they see it (regardless of the customers age or gender). You're probably going to have to go through the motions to find a suitable solution. :?
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you sure that it has to be higher than +48 ??? most aftermarket rims are only +35 to +45
Thats extrememely high. I cant see why +45 wouldnt fit? it would maybe rub the guards a tad. if so you roll your guards which is probably a good idea anyway. I did a quick test on bigwheels.net and it says Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 (5x4.5); Offset: 42 to 50mm; Rims: up to 18x7.5 which seems a bit more like it.
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07-04-2004, 01:45 PM | #16 |
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we got that info from protege5.com - they know their sh!t about the sp20/protege5. every combo you can think of has been tried and tested and they all know what works and what doesnt.
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07-04-2004, 06:31 PM | #17 |
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well hey, you can always get them to fit 'em..
when it turns out they rub, you have it that they said they fit, therefore, they need to look into the fixes, to keep everything nice... get it in writing (even if a small note on receipt) from them, that they said they will be fine... it will be up to them to either roll the guards, replace the worn through tires, and fix any paint work thats stuffed, or in the end give you the money back, and repair any damage done to your car by the tires... (three R's of consumer redress) if your not lowered as we speak, mention your going to lower the car
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07-04-2004, 07:57 PM | #18 |
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They know I'm lowering it - they're going to lower it when I get the wheels fitted... will that make any difference? I just really want these wheels - but im not rolling the guards... :cry:
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07-04-2004, 07:59 PM | #19 |
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if you lower it i promise you'll get rubbing
but like i said if you really want the wheels they might be able to machine the part of the wheel that connects to the hub to make it 48mm offset |
07-04-2004, 08:06 PM | #20 |
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Ok I'll talk to them tomorrow about it. What about 18x7 - would that make any difference??? Sorry for all the questions guys!! ops:
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