that1mexguy wrote:PXLpainter wrote:I was told from the head guy at MHT wheels (who also owns a Gen 1 Solara) that 8" wide rims should be 42 offset.
Go check out the size/offset calculator - side-by-side with OEM - it's the best I've seen anywhere yet!
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
this is freaking awesome dude, hey you should post this in the tutorial section, it can really help slow people like me in the future. I am loving that link!!! thanks a bunch!!!!!!
I'm almost POSITIVE this will rub the rear strut in most cases. Too much backspacing.
I had 18x8 @ +40 and they rubbed the strut. I had to get 2mm spacers to put them out to +38 to get to not rub.
8" wide optimally should be about +38 for the best chance to fit without any additional spacers or fender modification if dropped. +40 MAY rub the strut, an +35 MAY need to shave/roll the fenders when dropped. Its not exact because of differences of "lips" on tires, section width (how much tires "bubble out") and manufacturing variance (remember were talking millimeters here).

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