Looking at new wheels - What's the proper offset

[ml98188]

Getting ready to put my '94 ATX back on the road. Needs lotsa stuff and my motto is "Don't just replace it - UPGRADE". Easier said than afforded,I'm afraid.

Needs brakes (as well as a lot of other things but those are another post) SO
I'm looking at WBody's 13 inchers aa 'round w/SS lines and Bias Plugs. These, of course, require larger wheels. (which require larger tires - which suggests suspension upgrades - Hmm - can we spell "slippery slope" here LOL).

Anyway - looking at wheels -the offsets on these vary widely. Being an old tire salesman I know that offset is important and can't find any info on what the SHO needs in this area. Any info out there on this?

Being a newbie here I'm also looking for birds-of- a-feather and other contacts in the Seattle area. Good mechanics specially so. Heck - the only one around here that can even spell "SHO" works at the Bellevue dealership at $125/hr.

 

[jedhead]

Offsets between 42 to 35 will work for the most part. If the wheel is very wide 35 may stick out too much. Josh, SHONut, is offering some Team Dynamics wheels that are very light in weight and will fit fine. His banner is at the top of the page. You can also shop here:
http://www.bigwheels.net/
That is where I bought my OZ.
Tirerack has wheels too. Click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Bob

 

[ml98188]

Hi Bob and thanks,
I was on TireRack previously and found the Moda R6s and wondering if they'd work - sounds like the offset of these is right in the middle of the range at 38

 

[shoebilly]

With koni coilovers 10in. springs I ruined 2 new R3S03's hoosiers on the rear with 41mmX 7.5 rims. I was hurt. rubbed on the ajuster nut. fyi

 

[shoebilly]

I am not saying 41mm is not usable, it didn't work for me in the rear with stock brakes & coilovers. I needed to go to 3/16 spacers & 1/2in studs that I already had on the front hubs so things work out.