Spacers

[ScuttleRX]

Can spacers be used to correct offsets? or are they for something else

[rextreme]

Yes you can.

I run 5mm spacers all round.
No problem

Soon to run 20mm.
Wheel bearings watch out.

Russ.

[ScuttleRX]

ahh, maybe my probs are solved then.

There any knock on effects of using them?

[rextreme]

dont know about UK but most places are Illegal!

Usually cause they place extra load on the wheel studs and other things.
But If you want +35 and can only get +38 then run a 3mm spacer.
Its not going to affect things too much.

Mine are +40 so I run a 5 mm spacer. Basically means +35.

If you get an engineer to say OK then usually fine.

[ScuttleRX]

ahh so they decrease the offset, didnt think it through.

The wheels im after have a low offset so guessing spacers wouldnt work anyways!

[J4P RX]

What offset are you thinking?

The lower the number, the further out the wheel becomes.  I just put OS+20 on the rear, and it rubs.  No good, but ill probably try to make it fit (neg camber, rolled arches) rather than take them off.

[rextreme]

Yes reduce the off set.

If you can only get +24 or so could be a squeeze.

[ScuttleRX]

Not sure exact offset, just know its too low...still looking for what the offset actually is

[rextreme]

Offset is anything.

Japan page has everything

http://www.oz-japan.com/products/monobloc_wheel/superleggera-1/index.html

Mazda +35   18x8 and 9

Should be perfect

[ScuttleRX]

Nice one, looks like ive been misinformed, cheers for that matey

[rextreme]

When you go to a wheel shop.

Dont ask "what have you got to fit a mazda FD3s"
Cause they wont know.
Tell them you want +35 offset 18x8 and 18x9.
They will look in their catalog and say no mate, that will only fit an S15 sylvia.
Then say "OK, I have a sylvia"

Tyre size for those, 225/40/18 and 255/35/18
Or
235/40/18 and 265/35/18

Depends how you want the sidewall to react.
I would run the smaller. Nice sweet turn in.
235 better for 8.5inch rim
But depends on brand too. Some brand 235 are wider than others.

Russ.

[ScuttleRX]

Cheers for the advice Russ, may go 225 on front and 265 rear, little bit of extra traction for the drag

Now I know exact offset I\'ll do what you say and ask for specific wheel rather than car type:)

[J4P RX]

Going to a wider tyre doesnt necessarily change the amount of grip.  It just changes the shape of the contact patch...