Is there any reason I could not run a Zero offset wheel like the one below:


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The 45 offset they recommend for my car with wheels like below:


Other than the tire would stick out a little bit without flares being added to the vehicle? Would it affect handling, ride, or performance?

I just like the look of a dished wheel better than the flat appearance of today's wheels.

 

I was told by by several mechanics and tire dealers over the years that changing the offset puts different stresses on the axles and bearings,due to the load being moved from its original designed position,and will lead to premature failure of bearings,axles,brakes.and suspension.

 

I'm sure you could... just check your spacing.. and have at it! Just be careful of rubbing on the inner wheel well..

 

I sure hope that it won't cause too many problems as I to prefer the dish look and if it works out than I will defiantly be looking into other wheel choices.

 

Laserblue is 100% correct. Remember when the Honda owners wrer putting 13" standard wires on their cars, PLEASE don't do that to your car. You can get wheels with a 3 or 4" lip it's just rounded to the center of the wheel but still gives you a dish & doesn't look bad at all.

 

It will TRASH your steering and suspension. Just like extra wide wheels trash truck suspensions. Ball joints, tie rod ends, adding steering stabilizers (shocks for your tie rods). Been there, done that! No thanks. Keeping proper suspension geometry is critical, unless you have no plans on driving you car anymore.
Maybe some 22's like Discomonte's? Even then go to heavier suspension parts, like the Moog's.
Wayne
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