RE: 4kq 15" wheel offsets

["Browning David (TVCS)" <BrowningD@tce.com>]

Thanks for the reply.

The car isn't lowered at all at the moment (I did this on a Rabbit, and I
think it struggled to get traction in the snow.)  I've been looking at these
new Tecnomagnesio TM Sports in the latest Discount Tire ad.  Their available
in 40mm offset and in 15" and 16".  If anyone in quattro land has any info
on these wheels (pictures esp.), I'd love to hear from you.  

dB
'86 4000S

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Erik R Addy [SMTP:erik@aero.und.edu]
> Sent:	Thursday, March 11, 1999 11:21 PM
> To:	Browning David (TVCS)
> Subject:	Re: 4kq 15" wheel offsets
> 
> Browning David (TVCS) wrote:
> > 
> > Thanks.  I read the Road&Track article recently about plus-sizing.  It
> seems
> > that they liked the plus-1 the best.  In a lot of tests it did better
> than
> > the higher "plusses".  Is there a recommended offset lower than the 45mm
> > that I have on their now?  I guess 37 or 35 seem popular.
> > dB
> > 
> As far as +1, +2, I think it really depends on the car, the suspension
> setup
> you run, and the road conditions.  Plus, in my experience, wheel width
> is a 
> major effect (ride quality and handling) that is often overlooked.
> 
> I have 15x7 ET 37's on a car lowered with Eibach springs.  It rubs only
> in U-
> turns to the left or turns with a LOT of stuff in the car.  Very minor.
> 
> I would not recomend offsets less than 37, 40 might be perfect.
> 
> HTH
> Erik