I purchased some Rota rims and 3 out of 4 of them are 45+ offset. The other rim has a 40+ offset. All of the rims are 16 inches. Now, my question is will there be any problems if I run the rims on my car despite the fact that one has a different offset than the others? How about when I purchase tires (what would be the best set up of tires so that they won't rub). Also, what kind of lug nuts would you recommend for the Rota slipstreams? Thanks.

 

please help.

 

first of all, where did you get the rims?

 

Overseas

 

um.... i really never have done anything like this before i would say get a rim that is the right odd set but if you are going to run that rim run it on the right rear doing that will make it less noticeiable if anything dose get affected

 

the difference between 40 and 45 offset is 5mm-not that much. i personally would prefer to have all the same wheels but the idea of putting it in the rear sounds good. if it was up front, there could be a rubbing problem i think. so rotating tires would be tricky. i would send the 40 offset wheel back.
kyokugen lugnuts or any tapered lugnuts will work


[Modified by crs, 7:28 PM 3/29/2003]

 

does anyone else know if there would be a problem running a different offsets with one wheel. And my mistake, I have 3 40+ offset rims and the other single rim is 45+.

 

spacers are your friend

 

Could you explain to me the wheel spacers and what/how many I buy?

 

You need a 5mm spacer for the other wheel. This will change the overall offset to +45mm. That way you will have all 4 corners on the same offset. H&R makes spacers but I believe they only have 10mm and up spacers. I am not quite sure where you would be able to find another brand of wheel spacer. Maybe search archives or go to Best Buys forum.


go here to view how offset works

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/tech/offset.gif

 

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