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Vitara Rim Offset

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Vitara Rim Offset

Post by rosie »

Hi guys, I was wondering what sort of Rim offset would best suit my LWB Vitara. I am thinking -15mm at this stage but thought I'd get your advice before I fork out for them.

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Post by Goldey »

Ben

I have sent you a PM. 15x7 with -15mm offset work well with 30" tyres, 2" suspension lift and 1" body lift.

All the best.

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Post by rosie »

Hey guys, I am about to go for 30"x9.5" Bighorns with 15x7 rims with a 0mm offset. That's right, none. Will these fit without scrubbing?

Which way does the offset go, ie + and -
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Post by atari4x4 »

you want a negative 15 offset... ie: 15x7 -15 offset, speedy desert rat steel rims are the ones you are after they suit an f100 but fit on the vitara perfectly.
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Post by rosie »

Ah ok, thanks for that mate. so the 0 offset won't be enough.

The -15 will stick out a bit more(15mm) too won't they.

With a 30mm body lift and 40mm suspension and the right offset i should clear them shouldn't I?
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Post by atari4x4 »

http://www.speedywheels.com.au/steel.htm
http://www.speedywheels.com.au/wheel-tech.htm

0 offset might scrub, i'm not sure but i reckon they would. the body & spring lift should clear the 30x9.5.... mine neve got close but i'm running more lift so you can only hope
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Post by Goatse.AJ »

-15 should be perfect with 40mm sus and 1" body.

You'll prolly need to rip your front mudflaps off, but otherwise all good.
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Post by Goldey »

Rosie

This is exactly the setup I have and the details I sent you via PM. The 0 deg rims WILL scrub on the inside of the rear wheel arch and when turning the fronts will scrub on the rear of the front wheel arch. The -15mm (yes, 15mm wider) with the 30's and 40-50mm sus and 25mm body WILL NOT scrub.

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Post by rosie »

Thanks for that guys, I had almost bought the 0 offset ones and am lucky i posted up.

I'll make sure i go for the -15mm

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Re: Vitara Rim Offset

Post by grimbo »

rosie wrote:Hi guys, I was wondering what sort of Rim offset would best suit my LWB Vitara. I am thinking -15mm at this stage but thought I'd get your advice before I fork out for them.

Thanks, Ben
for what purpose? Why do you want or need the offset rims?
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Post by rosie »

I'm going the 30x9.5 inch tyres and without the correct offset they will scrub.
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