I wnat to get some rims for my I30, and I need to know (dont answer unless you know 100% that you are correct) will this size fit: 18 x7.5 offset of 42+

Thanks

 

I really need to know... I30 and max are the same guys

 

well, not 100% sure, but i think it'll fit. i have a 4th gen Max with 18x7 40 offset and it fits fine. i can't imagine 2offset making that much of difference unless your trying to clear aftermarket brakes calipers or something.

jhlee

 

In the the 18x 7.5 what does the 7.5 mean?

 

It indicates how wide (deep) the rim is.

 

So should i get the rims? I know some one here knows...

 

They will fit under the wheelwell just fine provided they are 5 X 114.3 bolt pattern. You didn't state the size of tire you would use with these rims (which would be a factor in rubbing on the inside). I would imagine that you wouldn't want any bigger than 235/40/18 with a 7.5" wide rim.

 

5 X 114.3? can it only be that?

 

Yes... that's the spacing for the wheelstuds...
5 X 114.3mm = 5 X 4.5" too

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and select BOLT PATTERN... there are other selections that will help with some of the lingo.

Hope it helps.

 

ok, does 5x114.3 mean 18x8? if they are 18inch

 

no - thats not what it means, thats how far apart the bolts are from each other.......even for smaller rims, the bolt pattern must be 5X 114.3

 

The offset of your OEM wheels is +40mm.

A +42mm offset wheel will be "tucked-in" (further toward the centerline of the vehicle) than the OEM wheels (+40mm) by 2 milimeters.

(The higher this number is, the more tucked-in the wheel will appear, the lower it is, the more the wheel will stick-out from the wheelwell).

Will the wheels you specified fit your car? Yes.

Will they be the best choice? Hard to say - many people prefer to either match the OEM offset, or move the wheels slightly "out" or away from the centerline of the vehicle, which enhances both looks and handling characteristics. Personally, I would choose either a +38mm or +40mm offset for your application, but that's just my opinion.

As someone else said though, your tire choice is the other half of determining correct fitment in the wheelwell. Choose a tire that has as close to the same "overall diameter" or "OAD" as your stock tires, so you retain correct speedometer/odometer readings.

PS: You might consider doing some research on basic wheel/tire terminology/specifications, so you have a better understanding of what all the variables are: that way, you can make an educated decision & the one that's best for your car, instead of relying exclusively on random advice on the .org for this important decision.

Check out:
www.tirerack.com
http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

Good luck w/ your choice!

 

i'm positive they will fit

my rims are 18" and are 8.5" wide...i measured it and if you want a pic, email me at thaholycity@aol.com or just hit me up on IM later on today (i'm at school now studying for finals...dam maxima.org always taking up my time )


but i'm positive it will fit

 

will a 32 offset fit?