i have a set of 16x7 rims w/a 34offset. going to run 205/45 profile tires on them. i was wondering if it would be safe to change the offset of the rim to 38offset by having the rim machined/shaved a bit to achieve a 38offset? a 34offset is a bit too aggressive because it sits really flush w/the fender and will rub my fender/quarter panesl in the front and rear for sure. anyone have any experience in having their rims changed to a different offset and pros and cons about doing this? thanx

 

you can do it, but I will tell you that two problems exhist...

1. On a 00 Si, you are going to need to get closer to 42 offset to not have rubbing, and that is a LOT of rim to shave off. doing so is going to weaken the rim a LOT.

2. this may cause the lugnuts to be too long to fit on closed end lugnuts, so you will have to use open end style (I guess this isnt really a "problem", just more money to spend.

 

oh, one other problem...depending on the style of the rim, it could rub the caliper

 

thanx for the reply Damon! yah, 42offset would be the ideal offset for a 16x7 rim, but i'm currently running a 16x7 rim w/38offset and i like how it looks. being that my other set is a 34offset, machining it to be a 42offset would be too much, that's why i'm lookin to make it to a 38offset. anyone have any experience w/changing the offset of their rims?? how much does it cost??

 

anyone?