ZG Flares/Wheels

[oldskuz]

Hi all, I was if some of you guys can lend some info on trying to get a better idea on what proper size wheels I should get while having flares installed. I know there are several other factors to consider so just wanted a general idea. As of now the car is stock height and debating if I should lower it to active the look I want but before I do so wanted to figure this wheel offset/size issue first.

Rims I would like to be at least 16's and probably a 1'' drop with flares. What would you fellow enthusiasts recommend? Also for the suspension if needed.

THANKS!

[cbuczesk]

You'll want to lower it at least an inch or it'll look weird. You'll want the wheels to be at least 8" wide. You'll have to cut out the fender lips so the tires don't rub. I think I'm running 245/45/16 and they could be wider. I'll probably put some wheel spacers in there the next time I have the wheels off.

Chuck

[oldskuz]

^Thanks, Ill look into those sizes.

Just want a wider lower stance using the flares. Nothing extreme. People say to go at least 8" in the back while others say go 10'' which I think may be too much but more importantly what off set should I be aiming for?

Edited April 17, 2013 by oldskuz

[madkaw]

Visit hybridz site and research Rota RB rims. lot's of talk on offsets for different suspensions and rim sizes.

[alternativez]

Study up on the mathematics of offset, wheel sizes, etc. Use the conversion tables on tire sites, or use the formula for yourself. You can fit some fairly extreme sizes under a z without flares, so extreme is relative, but flares sort of demand a wider wheel and tire combination, or even allow a negative offset. You will find lots of choices, but there are lots of variables: look, practicality, clearance, ride, cost, wheel and tire availability and more. Describe your goals or look at images of what others have done, but arm yourself with the knowledge of how all the measurements have to work with the realities, compromises, etc. basically, though z offsets are low, depending on wheel width, 0, 4, 10, for example. High offsets move the mounting surface of the wheel outward relative to wheel center and place the wheel deeper into the fender and won't work on the z without spacers; low offsets move the mounting of the wheel inward relative to wheel center and have a deeper outer dish, more like the "muscle car" look of rear wheel drive cars. 0, 4, 10 place the mounting face near the center of the wheel. A negative offset really pushes the wheel out farther. It's probably wise on the z to keep the mounting surface of the wheel near the center of the wheel, no matter the width, as long as you have clearance.

Edited May 23, 2013 by alternativez