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Personally I wouldn't suggest it.
Posted by Ubipa (more from Ubipa) on Thu, 9 May 2002 19:35:04
In Reply to: Wheel offset again..., MichaelG, Thu, 9 May 2002 16:40:03
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16x7 40mm is in iffy terratory, so 42mm is even iffy. The smaller diameter 7" rim w/ the greater offset can have many problem areas. In the front, the rim could rub the spring or spring seat, if you have aftermarket swaybars the rim could rub the bushing bolt. In the rear, the rim could rub the spring seat of the control arm, the middle of the support bar, or the sheet metal covering the shock.
W/ a relocated rear axle, I would say a 40mm offsetted rim in the size of 18x7, 17x7 would fit. A 16x7 w/40mm could possibly fit but your taking a chance. The max tire size for this offset would be 215 (actual size, not 217 or 220).
So a 42mm offsetted rim is even taking a greater chance, from my perspective I don't think it will fit w/o spacers. The front will probably be ok but the back will probably require spacers w/ or w/o an axle recolation. A 10mm spacer would be suggested then. I would have to inspect the front end again but I think the max tire for this setup could then be a 225(I'm not absolutely sure). A 205-215 series tire is actually all the car really needs given it's weight though.
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