New Pics : X73 & 18" O.Z Alleggerita
#17
Is the offset adjusted numbers using the spacers or did you add the spacers in addition to those offsets?
#18
A 15 mm spacer on a +38 front wheel giving you an effective offset of +23??? How are you not rubbing?????
#19
Thanks
Yeah, I'm not really into Chrome either. Those Ultraleggera will look great!
Almost like twins
Thanks!
They have been adjusted for the spacers.
+53 fronts and +51 rears without the spacers.
Sorry, I should have been more clear. +38 and +44 offset figures were taking into account the spacers.
Patiently waiting for my "mean-ness"
I bought some 19" Oz Ultraleggera matte black with 235 and 325 meats. Hopefully will have them any day. Can't wait to get the Harley chrome off my car. I do love my car but sometimes I'm a bit self conscious and a little embarrased to drive it with chrome wheels. Nothing wrong with them per say, just not at all me, I don't even wear a watch or ring and haven't worn a gold chain since the '80s.
I bought some 19" Oz Ultraleggera matte black with 235 and 325 meats. Hopefully will have them any day. Can't wait to get the Harley chrome off my car. I do love my car but sometimes I'm a bit self conscious and a little embarrased to drive it with chrome wheels. Nothing wrong with them per say, just not at all me, I don't even wear a watch or ring and haven't worn a gold chain since the '80s.
Almost like twins
Thanks!
+53 fronts and +51 rears without the spacers.
Sorry, I should have been more clear. +38 and +44 offset figures were taking into account the spacers.
#23
I keep thinking about bumping the rear out 7mm more on each side, but I already have plated the wheel lug bolts black and don't want to go through the expense and effort of new bolts, plating, and rolling fenders just for a little wider stance.
They look great on your car and fit very nicely.
#25
These will be on the market soon.
The Kinesis I have on now are actually pretty light as well so the difference is not so significant with these Alleggeritas.
Thanks for clarifying - your setup is within 1mm in the front, and identical in the rear in comparison to what I'm running with my GT3RS wheelset in 19".
I keep thinking about bumping the rear out 7mm more on each side, but I already have plated the wheel lug bolts black and don't want to go through the expense and effort of new bolts, plating, and rolling fenders just for a little wider stance.
They look great on your car and fit very nicely.
I keep thinking about bumping the rear out 7mm more on each side, but I already have plated the wheel lug bolts black and don't want to go through the expense and effort of new bolts, plating, and rolling fenders just for a little wider stance.
They look great on your car and fit very nicely.
But I hear you on the added cost and the added hassle. 7mm isn't a whole lot of difference.
Thanks!
#29
Hi there,
nice pics and car!
I am planning on installing the same wheelset on my 2004 996 Turbo Cabrio.
Therefor I have a question. You write:
"Wheel - Tire specs:
18x8.5 +38 - 235/40/18
18x12.0 +44 - 315/30/18"
What´s the "+38" and "+44"? Is that the spacers that you use (divided by 2)?
What offsets do you use for front and rear?
Here in Germany I need to get all changes on the car approved by a technical inspection agency. For that purpose OZ has sent me a report stating a 40 milimeter offset in the front and a 45 milimeters offset for the rear. Is that waht you use?
Did you have to do any bending on the body?
Thank you for your reply and best wishes from ice cold Bavaria
Marcus
nice pics and car!
I am planning on installing the same wheelset on my 2004 996 Turbo Cabrio.
Therefor I have a question. You write:
"Wheel - Tire specs:
18x8.5 +38 - 235/40/18
18x12.0 +44 - 315/30/18"
What´s the "+38" and "+44"? Is that the spacers that you use (divided by 2)?
What offsets do you use for front and rear?
Here in Germany I need to get all changes on the car approved by a technical inspection agency. For that purpose OZ has sent me a report stating a 40 milimeter offset in the front and a 45 milimeters offset for the rear. Is that waht you use?
Did you have to do any bending on the body?
Thank you for your reply and best wishes from ice cold Bavaria
Marcus
#30
"Wheel - Tire specs:
18x8.5 +38 - 235/40/18
18x12.0 +44 - 315/30/18"
What´s the "+38" and "+44"? Is that the spacers that you use (divided by 2)?
What offsets do you use for front and rear?
Here in Germany I need to get all changes on the car approved by a technical inspection agency. For that purpose OZ has sent me a report stating a 40 milimeter offset in the front and a 45 milimeters offset for the rear. Is that waht you use?
Did you have to do any bending on the body?
Thank you for your reply and best wishes from ice cold Bavaria
Marcus
18x8.5 +38 - 235/40/18
18x12.0 +44 - 315/30/18"
What´s the "+38" and "+44"? Is that the spacers that you use (divided by 2)?
What offsets do you use for front and rear?
Here in Germany I need to get all changes on the car approved by a technical inspection agency. For that purpose OZ has sent me a report stating a 40 milimeter offset in the front and a 45 milimeters offset for the rear. Is that waht you use?
Did you have to do any bending on the body?
Thank you for your reply and best wishes from ice cold Bavaria
Marcus
the "+38" is the effective offset in mm. the real offset initially was et53mm, then by adding a 15mm spacer, the result was a 38mm offset on the fronts. Remember, the front is also 8.5inches wide, which is non-standard; likewise, his rear wheel had an et of 51mm, then the OP added a 7mm spacer to create the effective et of 44mm, but on a 12inch wide wheel. the numbers are close to what you state which the technical inspection agency (TIA) may/ may not have a problem with.
being in Germany, they pry will have a problem, because they are aftermarket specs.
Also, the OP has increased the sizes of the tires to 235/315, so clearances may be a problem with the suspension, intercoolers, wheel wells, if your car is lowered.
If you are purchasing the same 8.5 /12 wide wheels, you may need to add spacers with this set-up, which changes the TIA specs. Add the spacers, AFTER the inspection.
Last edited by 2K7TTMIA; 02-10-2012 at 07:26 AM.