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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Advice Needed: 16x7 35mm offset on R50?

I have a 2005 R50 that has stock R93 style wheels. I'm looking at a set of aftermarket wheels that are 16x7 with a 35mm offset. Everything about the car (brakes, suspension, etc.) is stock. Should I be concerned about rubbing? I'm mostly looking to have these wheels as a spare set to mount snow tires onto. I'm getting a good deal on them and they look nice enough... just want to be sure they'll fit without having to spend extra $$$ on them.

I know there are tons of these threads on here already regarding wheel offset, my apologies for adding another! Thanks for any help you folks can provide.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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You're not going to rub on stock suspension.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Excellent, thanks for the reply. I'm thinking 205/50/R16 should do it for a tire size?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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With the 35mm offset, the 16x7wheel and 205/50-16 tire will stick out 13mm (0.51") further than a stock 205/45-17 tire on a OEM wheel. So, it will be a bit close to the fender, but shouldn't rub.

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Close is okay... just worried about rubbing. Thanks for the help!
 
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