Offset

[WALTER]

I am interested in the Rondell #58's in the address below for my coupe. Will they work being a half inch wider in the front and with offsets of ET 15 and 35. I remember someone posted the formula for calculating the spacer required for this incorrect offset, but I did not save. Your help is appreciated.

http://www.thewheelexchange.com/products/wheels/brand/new_rondell/rondell_58_16x7.5.html

thanks,

Walter

 

[Devinder]

Comparing to my Alpina 16x7 front and 16x8 rears, both front and rear are going to have problems. This offset and width is going to put the front rim 10.3 mm closer to the strut housing than the Alpina 16x7. That will probably hit the strut housing -- it does depend on the tire so you may be able to find a narrow tire. At the rear, the 35 mm offset will probably clear the swing arm, but it will not look right. The outside of the rim will be 15.3 mm further in than the Alpina 16x8. The rear track is already narrower than the front on these cars so this will make it look even worse (I think).

You can use 10 mm and 15 mm spacers, but I've never been able to find longer wheel studs that fit in the stock hubs.

Devinder