correct offset for 18”
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Hello, Greetings from Hong Kong. I am new to the forum. I m planning to replace the stock 16" wheels with tailor made 18x8.5j Work S1R rims.
I still can not decide what offset should i go. Should i go with the oem et50 for better control (technically) or et35 for funkier look. If i choose the latter, is there any way to compensate the positive scrub radius added such as wheel alignment since i heard that positive scrub radius would hurt fwd cars when turning. If not, how does it feel running smiliar offset (et30 to 35), any of you lovely people have such expirence to share. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. And sorry for my poor english if it bothers you.
I still can not decide what offset should i go. Should i go with the oem et50 for better control (technically) or et35 for funkier look. If i choose the latter, is there any way to compensate the positive scrub radius added such as wheel alignment since i heard that positive scrub radius would hurt fwd cars when turning. If not, how does it feel running smiliar offset (et30 to 35), any of you lovely people have such expirence to share. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. And sorry for my poor english if it bothers you.
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Post some pics when you get them on
I’ve tried to work this out as I didn’t want to be a wheel bore! But I can’t get my head around it......According to Rimstyle 18 x 8.5 Rota Grids will fit my T32 4mo Kombi. The offset is ET45. Can anyone tell me if I’d need spacers for these, and if in fact they are load rated for a T32, as I can’t find any actual figures it just says “load rated” on the rim style site. I’m trying to look on my phone for some actual specs and it’s driving me mental, I need my laptop in front of my to do proper research 
. Thanks in advance for any advise.
. Thanks in advance for any advise.
I’ve tried to work this out as I didn’t want to be a wheel bore! But I can’t get my head around it......According to Rimstyle 18 x 8.5 Rota Grids will fit my T32 4mo Kombi. The offset is ET45. Can anyone tell me if I’d need spacers for these, and if in fact they are load rated for a T32, as I can’t find any actual figures it just says “load rated” on the rim style site. I’m trying to look on my phone for some actual specs and it’s driving me mental, I need my laptop in front of my to do proper research
Rimstyle are pretty good when it comes to advertising load rated wheels, give the a call and the can send you the tech sheet of the rim, this also helps with insurance purposes
955kg on here so t32 rating ok as long as you order the rota grid-van style
Rota Grid Van 18 inch Gunmetal | 5x120 | ET45 | Rota Alloy Wheels | Rota Wheels | Rota Shop
Thanks for that, I’m sure I looked at that earlier........iphone screens without my glasses isn’t a good combo,!
you might want to think about 10mm spacers on the rear to bring it out further
So having decided on a set of 18" wheels (probably 8J) my understanding is that the correct tyre size would be 255/45 R18 and standard offset would be 50.
I am wanting to bring the wheels out slightly so that they just sit inside the wheel arches. I understand an offset of 35 is possibly to much. Any advice and pictures of this size set up or alternative offsets on 18" set up would be most welcome. I currently have the van lowered 60mm but can adjust this as needed
Thanks,
Tony.
I am wanting to bring the wheels out slightly so that they just sit inside the wheel arches. I understand an offset of 35 is possibly to much. Any advice and pictures of this size set up or alternative offsets on 18" set up would be most welcome. I currently have the van lowered 60mm but can adjust this as needed
Thanks,
Tony.
I think I may be able to help you here... I’m running 18s 8.5 front 9.5 back offset 35 on both with a 255/45 load rated T32 tyre. Im at around 100mm and mine tuck in slightly.So having decided on a set of 18" wheels (probably 8J) my understanding is that the correct tyre size would be 255/45 R18 and standard offset would be 50.
I am wanting to bring the wheels out slightly so that they just sit inside the wheel arches. I understand an offset of 35 is possibly to much. Any advice and pictures of this size set up or alternative offsets on 18" set up would be most welcome. I currently have the van lowered 60mm but can adjust this as needed
Thanks,
Tony.
I’ll attach some pictures so you can see what it looks like. if you go 8J all round you will have to definitely use a space on the back to bring them out a little I’m not sure if you change The offset you will achieve what you want. Best place to check is here:
Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit
Alloy Wheel & tyre fitment calculator - it calculates inset, poke, speedo error, tyre stretch and loads more.
www.willtheyfit.com
I've also run a 19 8J with a 45 offset with a 245/45
And 19 9 front and 10 back 245/45 I’ve got pictures of the 19s let me know if you want to see.
I'm considering some 18 Inch wheels but wanting to keeping the element of surprise I'd rather not say which ones just yet! (I know this may affect the following recommendations...)
Wheel size is 18 inch - which of the following would be the best choice to give the best look, the wheels are slightly concave but quite a flat design and my van is lowered on B14's (not quite all the way down but I could get them adjusted)
8.5J ET40
8.5J ET45
9.5J ET40
9.5J ET45
Tyres to suit a 103 load rating - VW ideal would be 255/45/18 are there any others to consider?
Wheel size is 18 inch - which of the following would be the best choice to give the best look, the wheels are slightly concave but quite a flat design and my van is lowered on B14's (not quite all the way down but I could get them adjusted)
8.5J ET40
8.5J ET45
9.5J ET40
9.5J ET45
Tyres to suit a 103 load rating - VW ideal would be 255/45/18 are there any others to consider?
