Wheel offset
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
Wheel offset
Has anyone experienced interference between tire and wheel well lining using standard size wheels and tires with a .300 offset front and .400 offset rear? Offset used to flush tire edges out to body.
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From: Brisbane Queensland
Stock widths and tyres with +20mm off set front and rear. Tyre has slight rub on wheel well lining only when front lift is actuated and 75% steering lock on.
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When we first did measurements on the car we encountered these small things that did cause slight rubbing. Please keep in mind this is what "we" encountered and its base off of our experiences and my personal knowledge.
1. The first time we built a set at 19x8.5 32et and 20x11 45et at first sight no problems at all however we noticed that we did get a rub on the front back fender area on the "mud flaps " when turning. this was easily solved by going with a higher off set which we did.
2. Another inconvenience but some can deal with it is that at a 35et or lower ( like a 30et ) some customers will also rub if they have the automatic lifts, what happens is that when the front end lifts up your most narrow part of your fenders go up to a wider area of the wheel, so at times you will rub an especially when turning.
a Higher et is always better as it will allow for your car to be driven like a maniac with out rubbing issues, its a balance for looks and function .
1. The first time we built a set at 19x8.5 32et and 20x11 45et at first sight no problems at all however we noticed that we did get a rub on the front back fender area on the "mud flaps " when turning. this was easily solved by going with a higher off set which we did.
2. Another inconvenience but some can deal with it is that at a 35et or lower ( like a 30et ) some customers will also rub if they have the automatic lifts, what happens is that when the front end lifts up your most narrow part of your fenders go up to a wider area of the wheel, so at times you will rub an especially when turning.
a Higher et is always better as it will allow for your car to be driven like a maniac with out rubbing issues, its a balance for looks and function .
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From: Here, There and Everywhere
Pic of front splash guard with inner edge trimmed to pull them back. About a half inch is cut off/removed from the inner edge.
I fabricated some small aluminum 1/4" thick blocks and pop riveted them to the tabs. These block pull the guards back into the fender liner and compensate for the removed material. Along with the trimming of the edge, this mod retracts the guards enough to pull them away from the tires to avoid rubbing and provide the necessary clearance.
Front: No poke
Rear: No poke
Side view of my C8. Z51, mag ride, front lift, Paragon collars, lowered 3/4"...modded front splash guards, no rubbing issues!
Last edited by MAD Matt; Nov 16, 2022 at 09:19 AM.
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