maximum and minimum offset for wheels on a nova?

[Nova_Ro]

having a few wheel problems while looking around for some for my nova, just wondering what sort of offset wheels i should be looking for? ive found somewhere that says its 49 offset but how far can i stray from that

[floydy13]

you got a hatch or saloon?

[General Baxter]

as far as your wallet allows, anything is possable

[mowgli]

correct answer is about 5mm but it depends on what wheel size/suspension you have. try to stick to ET49 if your car is std-ish

[Nova_Ro]

its a 5 door hatch, lowered 60mm and the wheels are 7j 15"?

[mowgli]

49

[Edd]

Smaller wheels will give you more options

I have et33's 14" 6j had to mod the beam tho

[Nova_Ro]

hmmm well i think i might just try and put them on to the what problems i get, if its too difficult ill just flog them on and get some cesaro's or alessios!

[Lee]

You'll get away with an ET 38 if you roll the arches on a five door. i managed to squeeze them onto a 3 door by completely eliminating most of the arch lip. Any wider than that and you're into trouble.

[Nova_Ro]

well they fit a vw so that means they are atleast ET39. so should be ok on that front! how would i roll my arches?

[Lee]

If you want it done properly you have to take it to a bodyshop, preferably one with an arch roller. That way you wont damage the paint or end up with a load of ripples.

[Nova_Ro]

ahh alright, wont try it myself then! will have to ask around then i guess, is it an expensive job or? cheers for the help though

[Lee]

Depends where you go and how busy they are. Place i used to go years ago would do it in their lunch break for cash, so cheapy cheap :)

[mowgli]

Depends where you go and how busy they are. Place i used to go years ago would do it in their lunch break for cash, so cheapy cheap :) enough about your private life Lee, what about the arch rolling???

[Lee]

You're like a little innuendo troll! lol

[Nova_Ro]

ahh well ive got a few freinds that work in various places nearby so hopefuly someone knows how to roll some arches or has the proper tools i can pilfer for a bit! and to mowgli just needed my 5 door arches rolling

[Bubba]

well they fit a vw so that means they are atleast ET39. so should be ok on that front! how would i roll my arches?

i had 17" 7.5J vw wheels on mine...et35 i think...were fine after i rolled the lips on the arches.

[Bubba]

If you want it done properly you have to take it to a bodyshop, preferably one with an arch roller. That way you wont damage the paint or end up with a load of ripples.

if they are rusty...a hammer will sort it

[mowgli]

You're like a little innuendo troll! lol

i'm not like one, i am one, ever heard of finbar saunders???? (my surname)

[Nova_Ro]

sweet! plans are back on track! cheers for all the help guys!