ahhh...st165 offset question

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ok, so considering getting a new set of rims.

they are 15x7 with 42mm offset. i don't know how the whole offset thing works, so i'm just checking...will they fit/not give odd handling characteristics?

thanks for any help.
 
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well, i guess i'm not gonna get em. cuz even if they fit, i'm guessing i can't really run anything over a 205 tire on them, and i want 215 or 225 if i can.

so, ooh well. sucks...they were perfect gunmetal ones like i want with some alpine tires, and only 150 bucks right now.

ooh well :shrug:
 
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well, i guess i'm not gonna get em. cuz even if they fit, i'm guessing i can't really run anything over a 205 tire on them, and i want 215 or 225 if i can.

so, ooh well. sucks...they were perfect gunmetal ones like i want with some alpine tires, and only 150 bucks right now.

ooh well :shrug:
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? I'm pretty sure you can run atleast a 225 on a 7" rim.

Maybe I misunderstood you.
 
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i meant because of the offset. if it's already going to be questionable because of the offset, having the tires as wide as i can fit on the rim is just going to guarantee rubbing....right?
 
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Read Rick's post. He is running 15x7 with 45mm offset and need 3mm to clear the strut. So, your wheels are 42 mm, they should clear the strut. Otherwise, a pair of thin spacers (3-5 mm) should be able to fix the problem.
 
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i know that they should fit...if barely.

i just thought that since it would be so close, wouldn't that mean i can't run very wide tires, due to the fact that they go out further than the wheel itself?

like i said, i don't know much about this. that was just my understanding, that since the offset would be a close call, i'd be stuck with 205 tires to keep it at the same width as the rim itself.

and i don't want to use spacers if possible.

i dunno, you all are much smarter than i am, and i don't understand it too well, so...i'm lost :twisted:
 
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illGT4

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i know that they should fit...if barely.

i just thought that since it would be so close, wouldn't that mean i can't run very wide tires, due to the fact that they go out further than the wheel itself?

like i said, i don't know much about this. that was just my understanding, that since the offset would be a close call, i'd be stuck with 205 tires to keep it at the same width as the rim itself.

and i don't want to use spacers if possible.

i dunno, you all are much smarter than i am, and i don't understand it too well, so...i'm lost :twisted:
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It's okay being confused.. everyone is equal here.

Why don't you like spacers? If not spacers the only real choice is to get a different width/offset wheel.
 
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about the spacers...i dunno. i suppose i'd just like things to fit properly and not feel like i'm band aiding things together.

as far as that being the way unless i go with different width or offset...that's why i was deciding not to buy them. to wait till i found a set with an offset that would work better.

so anyway. about the width of the tires...am i wrong? i see i did word it badly when i said i couldn't use a 215 or 225 on them. i understand i could mount them on the wheels, i just didn't know if they'd work on the car because of the offset.

sorry :wink:
 
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about the spacers...i dunno. i suppose i'd just like things to fit properly and not feel like i'm band aiding things together.
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To each their own.
 
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besides...roo was talking bad about them :lol: but yeah, i know alot of people here use them and like them alot.

so, i dunno. we'll see i guess. if i can snag them at close to 150 or so, i may do it anyway, and maybe get spacers. we'll see.

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i just like gunmetal and black rims...the tires are a bit tall tho :| but they'd only be used for rallyx...unless they are too tall for that too. IF i decided to buy them that is.
 
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I didn't like the idea of spacers either but using 2 thin 3mm spacers on there rear end was nothing to worry about.
 
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yeah i know. i was just posting a random auction to show them :wink:

there is a complete lack of good aftermarket wheels in decent sizes/bolt pattern/offset...at least pertaining to celicas
 
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