Type 5 Wheels Offset

[BIG GTOOOO]

i am about to buy the beyern type 5 wheels in 18x.8.5 but i just cant decide on which offset either 30mm or 40mm to get. is the 40 deeper dished or the 30? any rub issues with either? i plan on powder coating them black with the polished lip i just want as deep dish look as i can get without cutting or adjusting anything. if anyone has advise that would be appreciated and pics would help too!!!!

[nixapatfan]

30mm will not fit properly. So that should answer your question.

[BIG GTOOOO]

30mm will not fit properly. So that should answer your question.

so im guessing 40mm should work just fine?

[Muff Daddy]

245/45/18 18x8 +40 will work fine.

[BIG GTOOOO]

8 inch width or 8.5 inch width?

[Muff Daddy]

either as long as its a 245 tire.

[BIG GTOOOO]

damn i wanted 275 on the rear!!!!! whats a deeper look the 30 or 40mm?

[JeffP]

245/45/18 18x8 +40 will work fine.

Correction.......245/40/18 18x8.5 +40 will work fine. :D

[BIG GTOOOO]

thanks fellas anyone here know the best place to get the lowest price for them a set of 4 18x8.5?

[Loosecannon]

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If you want the staggered look witht he deeper dish in the rear,...ya need to buy the 8.5 for the fronts and the 9.5 for the rears.....both 18's. as for offsets,....i believe they were like 40, and 45,...or soemthnig like that,...nothing in the 30's thats for sure.

-Cannon

P.s. As for cheapest place to buy,...i bought the rears thru one place and the fronts thru another,...and after i bought the rears,..they raised the prices.

[JeffP]

Purchased mine through a sponsor http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/ Good service, prices, and shipping time.

[whiteboyslo]

read this so you can better understand everyone's advice:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?t echid=101

for the fronts, you want 18x8.5, 72mm center bore, 40mm offset. for tires, 245/40/18

for the rear, you want 18x9.5, 72mm bore, 45mm offset. for tires, 275/35/18, but be prepared to roll or trim. of course, this assumes you wan a staggered setup

i just purchased mine on ebay, but the fronts are on backorder. should be about 2 weeks

Mike

[TR GTO]

When it comes to aftermarket, staggered is the only way to go in my mind. I plan on doing that when I have the funds for aftermarket wheels. Until then, stock 18s on an 04 looks pretty good.

[HouseGoat]

Will the 18x8.5's w/ 40mm offest work all the way around with no modifications or spring changes? Im not looking for the staggered setup at this time and found a full set of 18's for a decent price..

[Muff Daddy]

yes as long as you dont go any wider then 245's

[TR GTO]

Yeah, you'll definitely be good with that setup.

[Lakegoat]

If you want to use 275 on the rear, you really need +52-54 offset

[HouseGoat]

Thank alot..

[BIG GTOOOO]

When it comes to aftermarket, staggered is the only way to go in my mind. I plan on doing that when I have the funds for aftermarket wheels. Until then, stock 18s on an 04 looks pretty good.


maybe i can help u with that. i was either looking at the type 5's or the stock 18''s for my car. is there anyway u might want to sell ur set of 18''s? what are their condtion?

[Terrance27]

If you want 275s on the rear with a 9.5 rim your gonna need atleast a 45mm offset, and your gonna still have to trim or roll your fenders.

[GT joe]

thanks fellas anyone here know the best place to get the lowest price for them a set of 4 18x8.5?

If your anywhere in the northeast, try contacting Town Fair Tire in Ct. I ordered 18 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5 in chrome for $306 each.(about $100 less for the 9.5's than anyone else, and about $20 less for the 8.5's)
Thanks to a member here for telling me about them.;)

[whiteboyslo]

there's a seller on ebay who will sell you new sets in 18" for less than $800 shipped all day long. have my staggered set on order right now

Mike

[GT joe]

there's a seller on ebay who will sell you new sets in 18" for less than $800 shipped all day long. have my staggered set on order right now

Mike
Yep, there are e few on there selling between 700-850, too bad theyre not chrome though(too late for me anyway):cry:

[JeffP]

Tbyrne prices are just as good and your supporting a sponsor.

http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/gtointro.html

[whiteboyslo]

Tbyrne prices are just as good and your supporting a sponsor.

http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/gtointro.html

i'm all for supporting a sponsor when the price is right, but that's not even close to competitive with even NON-ebay sellers.

Discount Tire (www.tires.com) also sells these quite reasonably

Mike

[GT joe]

i'm all for supporting a sponsor when the price is right, but that's not even close to competitive with even NON-ebay sellers.

Discount Tire (www.tires.com) also sells these quite reasonably

Mike

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