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Old 02-25-2009 | 01:13 AM
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Well you guys know tons more about rims than I do so here it is. I have been thinking about picking these O.Z. ultraleggera rims up after I get my tax returns.
Offset: 48mm
Backspacing: 6.41"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/45-17
Weight: 17.0lbs.

What do you guys think of them? Are they a decent rim? And do you have any other suggestions.
Old 02-25-2009 | 01:19 AM
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offset is bad
Old 02-25-2009 | 01:23 AM
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way bad
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:19 AM
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whats so bad about it? Now I tried reading about rims and offset and such, but I need all the help I can get.
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:21 AM
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You want an offset closer to 35.
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I will also be on H&R coilovers, so I do not want rubbing.

And can a spacer help out with the offset in my favor?
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:24 AM
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Spacers lower the offset, which makes a wheel more flush with the fenders.
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:25 AM
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So with this 48mm offset that is on the rim will it stick inside the wheel well?
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:26 AM
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Yes. The placement will look similar to stock wheels.
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:28 AM
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Well that isnt bad then I suppose. What type of spacer and offset would you recommend?

And the rim itself is of good quality correct. You can bash if you want to lmao.
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Find something closer to 40. It'll look better, but they're still tucked in.

OZ wheels are good. I'd rock 'em.
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Damn, I fell in love with those rims lol.
Old 02-25-2009 | 02:34 AM
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Agreed on the offset. Those are some light weight wheels.
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So how big of a spacer would I use to make it look a little better. Im sorry for the questions guys im new to the tire game, and you guys are the best to ask.
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Maybe a staggered fit. A little wider in the front than in the rear?
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I'd recommend 15mm, but I don't trust such large spacers. Just get wheels that fit or put a 5mm on there.
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Ro_Ja would you recommend a tire similar to the OZ that I mentioned above?
Old 02-25-2009 | 03:02 AM
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I'm presuming the wheel is 17x7 or 17x7.5. Either way, the recommended tire size is fine unless you want larger tire (225's).
Old 02-25-2009 | 03:06 AM
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i had actually really considered these rims before my raderwerks, for the price you can get something much better (If they are still 300+ on Tirerack)
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ya 263 a rim now.


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