Offsets for Rota D2

JohnnyBaloney · 05-05-2009, 10:11 PM

About to pull the trigger for new D2's from BuyImportperformance.com. Couple things I need to double check with the experts before I do. Staggered 17x7.5 F 17x8.5 rears btw.

1. - Offsets. I can pick 20,25,35,45, or 48mm Which one? why?
2. - What tires would u say? right now Im thinking 215/40 & 245/40

I got a 95 n/a stock everything so far

thxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

EL PAALO · 05-06-2009, 10:31 AM

35 front and rear. 25 puts the wheels past the fenders 4mm. 45 is too tucked visually and gives you no track width increase.

6mm tuck all around with the 35. No worries about fender rolling, but still close enough to flush to look good.

Increases track width 10mm front and rear which will make the car a little more stable and maintains balance with the same increase front and rear.

Wheel widths fit tire sizes just right - square shoulders, no stretch or bulge.

I hate fake bolts, but the D2 fits great so if you like them, go for it.

JohnnyBaloney · 05-06-2009, 08:40 PM

Fake bolts? Im probably guessing that it uses a cheaper bolt to construct the wheel? Ah well, I guess there's a downside to everything. As long as they hold my wheels together when im driving it's all gravy. Theres also no way for other people to know either visually ;D. Like, you probably wouldn't have known they were fake bolts, until the manufacturer told you.

Since i have a non turbo car the wheels are mostly for looks and bolts should hold with my driving, i think lol.

Thanks for all the good input also, its good to be informed about these things.

Also would a 245/255 wheel in the rear cause rubbing or should i just go with a 235 to be safe?

EL PAALO · 05-06-2009, 09:49 PM

The "bolts" around the edge of the wheel are fake. They are not real. They are pieces of plastic made to look like the bolts on a multipiece wheel.

They will cause you zero issue.

no problem.

235 or 245 is plenty. 255 may rub.

05-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyBaloney No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: SaCtOWNnn, CA Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Offsets for Rota D2 About to pull the trigger for new D2's from BuyImportperformance.com. Couple things I need to double check with the experts before I do. Staggered 17x7.5 F 17x8.5 rears btw. 1. - Offsets. I can pick 20,25,35,45, or 48mm Which one? why? 2. - What tires would u say? right now Im thinking 215/40 & 245/40 I got a 95 n/a stock everything so far thxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

05-06-2009, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,671 Thanks: 4 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	35 front and rear. 25 puts the wheels past the fenders 4mm. 45 is too tucked visually and gives you no track width increase. 6mm tuck all around with the 35. No worries about fender rolling, but still close enough to flush to look good. Increases track width 10mm front and rear which will make the car a little more stable and maintains balance with the same increase front and rear. Wheel widths fit tire sizes just right - square shoulders, no stretch or bulge. I hate fake bolts, but the D2 fits great so if you like them, go for it. __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

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05-06-2009, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyBaloney No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: SaCtOWNnn, CA Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Fake bolts? Im probably guessing that it uses a cheaper bolt to construct the wheel? Ah well, I guess there's a downside to everything. As long as they hold my wheels together when im driving it's all gravy. Theres also no way for other people to know either visually ;D. Like, you probably wouldn't have known they were fake bolts, until the manufacturer told you. Since i have a non turbo car the wheels are mostly for looks and bolts should hold with my driving, i think lol. Thanks for all the good input also, its good to be informed about these things. Also would a 245/255 wheel in the rear cause rubbing or should i just go with a 235 to be safe?

05-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,671 Thanks: 4 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The "bolts" around the edge of the wheel are fake. They are not real. They are pieces of plastic made to look like the bolts on a multipiece wheel. They will cause you zero issue. no problem. 235 or 245 is plenty. 255 may rub.