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Divaldo
10-08-04, 11:03 AM
Whats offset mean? is it the width of the alloy or tyre? some1 please tell me!!
Al Wilson
10-08-04, 11:50 AM
The distance between the centre of the hub and how far (in mm) the part of the wheel that rests on the hub is from the edge of the alloy. Hope that makes sense?
Divaldo
10-08-04, 01:06 PM
yea kinda, ive just got some 15" off a astra and my nova is lowered 40mm will i need to roll the arches??
Al Wilson
10-08-04, 04:15 PM
Probably not if they were originally from the Astra with the correct offset as that has roughly the same offset as the Nova, ET49.
Divaldo
10-08-04, 04:22 PM
Sweet cuz there mint, simlar to the 5 spoke speedlines!! and only cost me ?50
epo
10-08-04, 06:07 PM
if urs is a mk1 you'll probably have to grind the rear arch lip off to get em to fit
Divaldo
10-08-04, 06:11 PM
no mines a mark 2
Mike.
10-08-04, 06:13 PM
they'll fit no probs then mate
epo
10-08-04, 06:31 PM
what size tyres u running on em
Divaldo
10-08-04, 06:46 PM
i think there 50's but gonna change to 45's
epo
10-08-04, 06:48 PM
that shouldnt effect it its whether there 195 or higher
Divaldo
10-08-04, 07:29 PM
cheers pal thats sweet...
epo
10-08-04, 07:41 PM
no worries