This might be a stupid question, but Im new to rims. I want to purchase a set of TE37's to replace my stock wheels but what is the difference between a +40 and a +45 wheel offset and which would be the best choice on my type R?

 

Picture the center line of the wheel (Absolute center of the wheel), offset is the distance between this center line, and the hub. So, the high the offset, the further in the wheel sits. The lower, the further out it sticks.

The difference between +40mm offset and +45mm offset, is a +5mm difference. Meaning, it'll sit 5mm further in.

 

Stock ITR's are +50 offset. When you go less than +40 you have to worry about tire size and rubbing issues. My volk CE28n's were 16" +42 and fit great with beefy azenis.

 

im having the same issue...i have a chance to buy a really nice wheel in 33mm offset or a 42 mm offset, i do daily drive the car 6-8 months out of the year so i think i may just got with the 42 mm offset so i dont have to roll any fenders or have rubbing issues when i feel like slamming the car....

 

well how do you determine which one you want? Is there a benefit having a different offset or what?

 

The TE73s look great in +33 offset.

 

Those are 8 inch and not 7 inch though.

 

good question, it is always hard finding your offset
I like the look of lower offset rims, but once you start pushing past +35 you really start running into issues