Wheel Size

Postby **NitroDann** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:37 pm

That would be it, sorry for the misinformation.

Dann

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:34 pm

So, stock NA6 wheels are 14x5.5 +45. Your Rotas are 15x7 +30. That means your wheels stick out (0.75" + 15mm) = 34mm more than the stock wheels. Does that seem correct? It kinda surprises me that your Rotas would be out past the guards when they only stick out 34mm more than the stock wheels.

(EDIT: Note also that with +35 offset, your wheels would only be 5mm further in.)

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:45 pm

GP wrote:I'm more worried about getting booked than scrubbing, Camber will be set correctly

Jeo wrote:I’d say it’s true that practically nobody ever gets booked for it and that the worst you can get from the police/rta is a defect, however your insurance can choose not to pay if you have an illegal/unroadworthy vehicle. Again it’s probably not something to worry about as it probably wouldn’t happen, but it is certainly something to be aware of. Check with your state body as to what constitutes legal.

Davex3 wrote:I'm not sure about NA, but i know on an NB wheels sticking out more than about 25 - 30mm, you will need to have your guards rolled.

So many more variables at play here than just offset. Height and tyre selection being the biggest two. I ran 7" wide wheels at +19 offset for months with absolutely no scrubbing while it was on stock suspension. Only after I added coilovers and lowered the hell out of it did I need rolling.

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ak_perth · Postby **ak_perth** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:21 pm

^^^ OMG!

geofiz · Postby **geofiz** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:36 am

thats just crazy :DIY:

wilch · Postby **wilch** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:55 am

Jeo wrote:
GP wrote:I'm more worried about getting booked than scrubbing, Camber will be set correctly

Jeo wrote:I’d say it’s true that practically nobody ever gets booked for it and that the worst you can get from the police/rta is a defect, however your insurance can choose not to pay if you have an illegal/unroadworthy vehicle. Again it’s probably not something to worry about as it probably wouldn’t happen, but it is certainly something to be aware of. Check with your state body as to what constitutes legal.

Davex3 wrote:I'm not sure about NA, but i know on an NB wheels sticking out more than about 25 - 30mm, you will need to have your guards rolled.

So many more variables at play here than just offset. Height and tyre selection being the biggest two. I ran 7" wide wheels at +19 offset for months with absolutely no scrubbing while it was on stock suspension. Only after I added coilovers and lowered the hell out of it did I need rolling.

+1. Height plays a huge role (mainly because of the extra negative camber you can get).

I'm on 15x7 and 15x8 w/ 195 50 rubber and have zero poke, but am just about flush. I also have no scrubbing. My guards have been rolled professionally though. Also, engineered, so everything's legal.