Offset Question

[TSterling]

I found a set of 17x8.5 wheels locally and they have an offset of ET43, would this clear the front struts?
Thanks.

[Gears for Brains]

It'll be a close call - those wheels have 5mm less offset than stock (more clearance to strut), but the added width will make the tire grow a little...I've seen a rule of thumb where section width grows a maximum of 0.2" (5mm) per 1/2" of wheel width, so this cancels out your offset change. Could work, it all comes down to your alignment and tire (squared off or rounded shoulder).

Your signature says 200# diet - how did you get rid of that much weight? Give a link to that thread please!

[Unknown]

You should have no problem with them touching the sturts.

I'm running 18x8's with a 45mm offset with 245/40's and have zero rubbing issues.