Wheel offsets

[Dthquazi]

I am looking for anyone who is running 18's. I have looked all over and searched. I am wondering what offsets you are running. I know the FFR suggested offsets and was wondering if they sit flush with the body. I plan on something other than halibrands and am looking at the options. I want them as close to flush as possible without spacers.

[Papa]

From the catalog:

Technical Specifications:
Front Wheel Size (Diameter x width): 18"x 9"
Rear Wheel Size (Diameter x width): 18"x 11"
Front Wheel Backspace: 6.00" (24mm Offset)
Rear Wheel Backspace: 6.46" (12mm Offset)

Edit: Sorry - I probably didn't really answer your question. If you look at wareaglescott's and edwardb's roadster build threads, they both have many pictures of their cars with the 18" wheels with the above offsets.

Dave

[Dthquazi]

Thanks for the response. The question is, does these come out as flush with the body or are they sucked into the wheel well a bit?

[Papa]

Thanks for the response. The question is, does these come out as flush with the body or are they sucked into the wheel well a bit?

Here is a link to one of edwardb's posts: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?18591-EdwardBs-Mk4-8674-20th-Anniversary-Build&p=269183&viewfull=1#post269183

And one to wareaglescott's: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?21312-Wareaglescott-s-Coyote-build-thread-INDEX-ADDED-TO-POST-1&p=278013&viewfull=1#post278013

[GFX2043mtu]

To answer your question the FFR 18” wheels are as flush with the body as you can get. My rear tires when the straight axle is centered are flush 1/8” out. It’s hard to tell as the body curves so much. The fronts are fairly flush with the passenger side being a little out. But my final alignment isn’t done so take that at face value.

[Dthquazi]

Thank you for that. Looking at the other builds, I see theirs are flush too.

The wheels I want don't come in the exact offset but should be fine. The fronts are +25 and the rears are +15. But they should be fine. I was looking at a car that was for sale with 17's and they looked sucked in which I did not like.