wheel offset

[marc novataken]

i know the proper ofset for novas is 49 but how far away from this could i go before i get rubbing problems on a 60mm drop?

[Stoo]

wheel width?
Diameter?
tyre size?

[marc novataken]

195 45 15 tires not sure about width yet just looking at some wheels for my mk 2

[Dod]

45 Max. Unless you wanna mod the arches. I've had ET 40s on mine but its taken a lot of work to clear the arches both inside and outside.

[marc novataken]

my arches are rolled so i have a bit of clearance. any chance of 16s?

[Dod]

If you have an ET49 you can get 17s under there. But you really need to tell us what wheels you wanna fit.

[Mike B GTE]

i have 7x16s on at et45 with 195/40/16 dunlops. down 60 front / 40 rear. zero problems!

[Copers]

my corsa sports 14x5.5 et 49 with 185/60/14s on go under with no rubbin and thats 50mm drop all round

[Jack]

Also bear in mind Vauxhall tolerances on cars such as the Nova were... crap tbh lol. So what fits one with no problem may not fit another unless you've got a good >5mm clearance either way.

[loggyboy]

If you have an ET49 you can get 17s under there. But you really need to tell us what wheels you wanna fit.

Not quite true as I dont know of any 17x6 inch alloys that would come in 49mm offset, infact i dont know of any 17x6 inch alloys in any offset, once you get to 17s your looking at 7inch wide (maybe 6.5). In which case 49mm brings the wheel too close to the inner arch/strut so you need to drop to 45mm.

As stated above tolerances are a key issue but heres the general rules ive seen and worked to.

15 inch
most 15" diameter alloys are 6" wide meaning 49mm offset is ideal. with 195 45 15 tyres you should get miminal rubbing with unmoddified rear arches and no rubbing with lightly trimmed/rolled rear arches.

195 50 15 tyres on the same wheels are likely to rub slightly unless rear arches are well trimmed.

16 inch
most 16" alloys come in 6.5 inch width or more.
The main exceptions being compomotives and speedline allesios, coming in 16"x6" and 49mm offset. Hence why these are so popular on novas. The above fitted with 195 40 16 tyres should require no or minimal arch mods. 195 45s will rub slightly more but will fit.
If fitting 6.5 inch wide rims you will need 45mm offset and very well trimmed/rolled arches. PLus expect rubbing under heavy load.

17 inch
As i metioned, these never come (in my experience) in less than 6.5/7" wide so as such will need arch mods and 45mm offset and as low profile tyres as are suitable. expect rubbing even with arch mods. also expect a harsh ride and naff handling.

In all cases any lower offset 49mm will generally require more and more arch mods. (unless the width is under 6", ie you could use 45mm offset with 5.5" wide rim and have no issues) but i only know of 14" (and some 15") wheels coming that narrow.

[Stoo]

wat abouts nineteeenzz??

[loggyboy]

its been done... but so's anal sex and you wouldnt find me partaking in either.

[Stoo]

haha
its a joke log

[loggyboy]

NO this is a joke log:

http://www.thespoof.com/sitepics/pdi/271206-4134FakePoo.jpg

[Dod]

You can get Mim Rafinos in 17" and et49. Cormac on here has a set on his 8v.

[Stoo]

You can get Mim Rafinos in 17" and et49. Cormac on here has a set on his 8v.

can you say RARE

[Dod]

I'll try. Here goes, Stoo.

Ah nearly got it. lol

[Stoo]

I dont get it :(

[Dod]

Its an Irish thing, you Rare Bred you.

[Stoo]

Breed??

[loggyboy]

You can get Mim Rafinos in 17" and et49. Cormac on here has a set on his 8v.

Yes you can, but i doubt they are 6" wide, meaning they are intended for larger vauxhalls. I would imagine he would have had spacers to stop them for clouting the struts.

[Dod]

Ahhh I see now. Actually, I had ET45 on my Nova and they cleared the strut but sat out a bt alright.

Good and very valid point.

[michael squeak]

i hav 204/40/17 on mine lovered 60mm all round and there is no rubbing lock to lock or going over bumps with people in the car