ET Offset, what's the magic number?

[Leemitch-91]

I'm just getting my head around how to work out the offset and ET of different wheels,

but what ones fit a 182, or does it depend the ride height?

Basically after what ET fits so I can go looking for new shoes, I.e ET20 ET-25

cheers

 

[Adam G]

Have a look for online wheel calculators. They will show you how different they will be, compared to original wheels. Just enter the proposed wheel size and original. Ride height has nothing to do with it. (Unless your car's lowered, then extra rubbing maybe an issue)

 

[Leemitch-91]

I never realised there was such a thing, but got all my answer from it thanks!! I noticed you edited your comment, as mine is on coilovers so can be adjusted to it will not rub or scrape!

cheers

 

[Adam G]

Yeah I had an after thought that I thought may affect you, so thought it was worth the edit.

 

[MartinR]

ET 37 or ET 38 if you like the arches filled

 

[Bobby.]

I use to run ET12 on the front after fitting 25mm spacers

 

[Adam G]

Depends on wheel width though.

 

[SkidMarx]

^^ Very true. A 6.5J rim with a 32 offset will fill the arches the same as a 7J with 38 offset. Quite a few things to account for when trying to get the right look.

 

[Bobby.]

7j they were...