Thinking about Rotas - Offset Suggestion?

[sleepydsm]

Hey guys I'm looking at getting some 17" (ideally 8" wide, run a 245!) Rotas. I have Ksport coilovers currently. I am looking for black wheels, but if not available I pay to have them powdercoated.

I am liking the Rota Boost and Grids (TE37 knockoffs).

GRIDS I see only 17x7.5 with 45mm or 48 mm offset. Is that too much? Like, it would be way behind my fender lip?

Boost I see
17x8 35mm or 48mm. Is the 35mm gonna stick out A LOT?
17x7.5 45mm

1. What offset above will work best?
2. I shouldn't have tire issues with 17x8 with a 245 since I have coilovers right? maybe a little clearancing on the rear lower control arms.
3. If you can think of a cool wheel please suggest it!! aka blk rpfo1?

THANKS!!!!

[LingLing]

I've been doing some wheel/tire/suspension research myself and came across this guy on talk. 17x9 +45 on 255/40/17. On the rear he's running spacers to bump the offset to +37. He's running spacers up front too, but it doesn't say the size. I think that's about the perfect fitment.


FYI, he's on GC coilovers and Koni Yellows.
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[Goat Blower]

That car was the inspiration for me going to 17x9's as well. My backs fit perfect with a 28mm offset and shortened lower control arms, my fronts stick out quite a bit. I need to figure that one out this spring.

[GsXtUrBo98]

Kevin, come over and look at my car with the 17 by 8 rota torques and they have a +35 offset

[Speedfreak]

Keep this thread updated as good info is found please :). I've been considering a bump up in size(width mostly) as well and would like to see what sizes/offsets/spacer combo's etc are best for a 1g awd.

[sleepydsm]

I personally do not want to run a spacer, but I guess if needed... :( boo hiss.

Chris, lets borrow one wheel (or two) and just check fitment on my car while the tranny is out!

[sleepydsm]

Anyone got better wheel suggestions. I'd like a relatively cheaper wheel as the roads here do suck a lot.

[4g63tcrazy]

How about you buy mine?

[sleepydsm]

How about you buy mine?

Huh? Those mesh ones?

[4g63tcrazy]

Mesh? I'm talking about these n00b. :)

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