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Old 12-25-2012, 07:53 PM
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Okay so i have been planning on getting new wheels of a while and i am finally going to do it but i have one big problem! i need help knowing the size and the offset and all that jazz.. I am going to get some rota torques my car is already lowered an inch so i want a aggressive look but not so much that i have to roll my finders like crazy or anything please help!! and where would be a good place to buy them?
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1) You have to choose between aggressive fitment or proper fitment (fits without extensive modifications). They do not exist in the same physical plane (on these cars).
2) The only size rota torque that will fit without modification is the 17x8 +48. That size is fine for the front but too small for the rear.
My recommendation: do not get rotas, if you like the look, get enkei pf01 in either 17x8 +50 / 17x9+60 (no modification to fenders) or 17x8+50 / 17x9 +48 for a more aggressive rear (may require rear fender tab relocation)
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Find out what size and offset is available in the wheel you like. If you do not want to do any modification stay with as high of an offset as possible. I would say 50mm + would be your best option. As the offset goes lower you need to run narrower tires and more negative camber.
If I can help let me know.
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this has been really hard just to find where to buy these wheels and the fitment...
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What offset do they come in? Let me know and I cna make it easy for you.
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack
What offset do they come in? Let me know and I cna make it easy for you.
http://www.rotawheels.com/wheel.php?id=45
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