consider getting new rims, which offset?

[fecat]

Hello,

I am considering to get a new set of rims. but not sure which off-set is the best for my NB8B.

Buddyclub P1racing SF Challenge
A)15x6.5 +35 4x100
B)15x6.5 +42 4x100
C)16x7.0 +42 4x100

For option C, do I need a Hub ring to fit them properly? since they are 16x7.0

Also, has anyone here heard of CARUSO wheel? the offset is 16x7’’ 4x100. Couldn't able to find any info on google. not sure whether it is cheap and nasty or extremely heavy. but the price seems to be very cheap...

Cheers

F

[AB7]

This is very subjective, you will get a variety different answer.

I had 3 set of rims on my NB8B so far. The first 2 I pretty much stay as close as the standard offset which is +40.
Now I have 16 X 7 +25, which IMHO is the best balance of both world. It sit flush with the fender when you lowered the car and doesn't even require guard rolling and you'll get wider track.

Some people here will say that pushing your wheel out will cause bearing issue. Well, that again its up to your own choice. Personally I think when your car is lowered with standard offset, it looked silly...the wheels looks tucked in.

People always talk about stance, and smaller offset will give you that stance. Will the wider track gives you better performance, that again is debatable. I certainly would like to think so

[Hammer]

I'd love to fit a +35 offset in my NB8B, but i've been told there might be some rubbing if the guards aren't rolled.

[AB7]

I'd love to fit a +35 offset in my NB8B, but i've been told there might be some rubbing if the guards aren't rolled.

I have +25 and didn't require guard rolling on NB8B

[wun911]

you need hub caps???

Are we hub centric or lug centric??

What is stock and how do we re calculate the correct offset it when we get wider rims??

[fecat]

you need hub caps???

Are we hub centric or lug centric??

What is stock and how do we re calculate the correct offset it when we get wider rims??

sorry my bad, I meant do I need hub ring to fit the 16x7 properly to my NB. corrected...

[AB7]

you need hub caps???

Are we hub centric or lug centric??

What is stock and how do we re calculate the correct offset it when we get wider rims??

sorry my bad, I meant do I need hub ring to fit the 16x7 properly to my NB. corrected...

Yes, you will need hub ring, unless you get 949 racing rims which is designed for MX5.

Offset calculator
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[fecat]

so no one has heard of CARUSO then...

[philz]

I believe those caruso wheels are just your normal knock off wheels, that you get from most wheel, tyre places.

Get the Buddyclubs.

[Cent]

What type of wheels are you running AB7?

[AB7]

What type of wheels are you running AB7?

Volks CE28N, btw I just about to contact you...Im thinking of getting RE001 soon.

[Adam_NAclubman]

Any of those wheels will look nasty like a tram with the wheels way in under the body. Handling will be nicer than with lower offset wheels though.

For a 7 inch rim I'd go for something around +17 to +20 if you don't want to go silly with 8 +0 type stuff