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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Wheel offset question

I ordered some volk 17x9 and 17x10 volk CE28N rims last week. The offset for the front and back is 28 or 29. I have some cheap coilovers and tokicko shocks on too with R32 front brakes and 300zx rear brakes. Do you think the offset is fine because I want it to have a flush look with some good size tires for traction because im defiently gonna need it. Will the front rims clear or should I have gotten a higher offset? Need some advice asap because they cost so damn much and I don't want them to go to waste if they don't fit but I gotta wait 3 months anyways because they are special order.
Old Mar 25, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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Im pretty sure you are ganna have to run at least a 10mm spacer in the front and maybe more in the rear to get a nice flush look and clear Big brakes. I would have gone for 18+ all around
Old Mar 25, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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Ok I got them changed to 10 all around. They don't have anything in between 10 and 29. I forgot to mention that I will have 50mm wide rear fenders and 20mm wide front fenders. I just found out what offset is cuz im new to buying rims so it should look good with wider fenders im guessing since lower offset moves the center of the wheel to the left right?
Old Mar 25, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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Lower offset move the wheel ore outside, higher moves it inside.

You should be ok with those offsets and the wide fenders. Make sure to post pics on how it looks!
Old Mar 25, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Actually I changed the offset back to 29 and I'm gonna use spacers just to be on the safe side because everyone is giving me different answers which doesnt help much.
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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actually would 17x8 and 17x10's be a better combo for my car? Would this combo create massive understeer?
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