Hi guys,
What is the correct offset for 15 X 7 rims? I just bought a set of K01, thought I needed 45. but I got 38mm..
Thanks
Jack

 

I think 38mm is a better choice.

 

thanks for the help

 

The higher the number, the more inset the wheel is to the car.

Most people get 38's to run larger tires, 45's to tuck rim when lowered.

 

Don't forget that the scrub radius will change if the offset is different then stock.

 

in my experience, the 38mm will most defanately rub the fender lips out back with a 225/45 hoosier. i run +43mm with my 15x7 te37's and +45 with my kosei 15x7's. if you lower your car any, you might have a clearance problem on the outside.

 

stock enkeis are +50mm offset. The +38mm offset are spaced more outward. Not a bulldog set up though. I once tried a 205/55/15 with 15x7 team dynamics with a 36 or 38mm offset and it did rub when cornering. this is on stock springs and shocks.

Dont buy a 205/55/15. Unless you live in the woods.

 

with a 45mm you can always get a 5mm spacer if you're not happy

 

Anyone try 225s on 45 offset wheels. I guess it would probably depend on the tires too.

 

Rodney's right. 38 is a very bad choice unless you're strictly running 205s. Then the 38s make the car turn in crisper. 43/45 is the only to fit 225s without rubbing, although the 16" +50 Mugen wheels fit, but it could be because they're 16". +43s might rub the trailing arm and the fender lip a little bit, but at least it's centered. With 38s you *might* be able to baseball bat the fender lips enough to fit, but as soon as you correct camber you're screwed.