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Hi all,

Im about to take delivery of a new 33 and had some questions regarding wheels.

Ive googled and searched here and found jack all regarding stock offsets and how to tell if wheels fit...

Does anyone know the actual size/offset for a stock 33 gts-t? My guess would be 16x7 +40... but I cant seem to find anywhere to confirm it.

Also the post with members wheels and whether they fit is very good, plus that offset calculator site is great, but it would be easier if someone knew the clearances between stock wheels and the suspension parts, so the offset calculator actually means something!

The reason I ask, is I've seen some wheels I like, however the offset isnt as good as I wanted and would like to know if they will fit - 18x8.5 +40. Now using the calculator (based on 16x7 +40) these wheels will be 19mm LESS clearance to the strut housing.

Fit, yes no??? is 19mm too much? anyone know a safe limit??

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Finch

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Hi all,

Im about to take delivery of a new 33 and had some questions regarding wheels.

Ive googled and searched here and found jack all regarding stock offsets and how to tell if wheels fit...

Does anyone know the actual size/offset for a stock 33 gts-t? My guess would be 16x7 +40... but I cant seem to find anywhere to confirm it.

Also the post with members wheels and whether they fit is very good, plus that offset calculator site is great, but it would be easier if someone knew the clearances between stock wheels and the suspension parts, so the offset calculator actually means something!

The reason I ask, is I've seen some wheels I like, however the offset isnt as good as I wanted and would like to know if they will fit - 18x8.5 +40. Now using the calculator (based on 16x7 +40) these wheels will be 19mm LESS clearance to the strut housing.

Fit, yes no??? is 19mm too much? anyone know a safe limit??

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Finch

19mm less clearance from the strut is not a lot if you're using stock suspension. You should be able to assess that by sticking your hand inside the guard checking the clearance.

Ideal offsets would be around 18x8 +30 / 18x8.5 +35 fronts and 18x9/9.5 +35 - +40

The above offsets are just a guide and are very conservative to fit stock guards without any rolling or lipping and will most likely keep the wheels either flush or within the guards (legal).

The fronts are tricky as you will also need to find a wheel which clears your front brakes (4 pot). To be safe I always test fit the fronts or ensure they have high disk clearance.

Rule of thumb, if the fronts have massive dish and the spokes are flat, then it probably won't clear ur brakes.

And don't let wheel shops tell u its OK to fit spacers to make them clear coz they are illegal.

Post up the type and make of wheel and their specs if you have them.

great thanks for the reply... I might just wait until I get the car first and do like you said, check the clearances myself.

just wish there could be a definative guide somewhere on fitting wheels... it seems so "try it and see".

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