Offset for 4000Q aftermarket wheels.

[Todd Phenneger]

I run 205/55-15's on my car.  Works GREAT.  I've even seen
225/45-17's on a 4kq.  The did necessitate trimming where the
bumper meets the fender but it worked.  (Sort of).   That said,
205/55-15 worked great.  I had 35mm offset 15x6.5" wheels and it
rubbed slightly in the rear.  But with 40mm offset it was fine
and with 45mm offset 15x7's it worked fine as well.  I like how
it rides with the larger tires, but they do roll over more.  but
with 16" wheels it should be nice. 205/50-16 or preferably
225/45-16.  With 225's though you run into two problems. Go out
to far and you hit the fenders.  Go to far in and you rub
against the tie rod AND the rear frame possibly.  I'm doing that
now on the pass side but my caster is a bit off.
  All info my experience.  YMMV.
l8r
   Todd
 
> You said you were running 205/55's right? That is a huge
> tire for this car - I would think that front rub would be a
> major issue. Rear will be a problem as well with full
> suspension compression, at the aft part of the wheel well
> where the bumper integrates. The 45mm offset has worked for
> me. A friend, who was ill-advised by the Tire Rack, bought
> 15 x 7 x 37mm TSW Evo's that rub with 205/50-15's. I believe
> the stock rims are ET45 (45mm offset) as well.
> 
> I wouldn't enjoy driving a car with 50% turning capability.
> Especially if I hurt someone.
> 
> HTH
> 
> Craig Lebakken
> 1986 4KQ
> 
> 


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