Wheel size help please

[Darrenb92]

Hi All, I am a newbie here and I have already found this to be a great resource - so thank you!
I am replacing my stock wheels on my R27 and wanted to check on size. I have put KTR 19mm spacers on (as per my build thread) and wanted to know if I keep the spacers, how will 17x7 bET40 5x108 wheels fit in terms of the width versus the wheel arches. I know there is a Driftworks sponsored app, however I wanted to get it from the pros on here - Im happy to have the arches rolled if needs. Thanks Darren

 

[massivewangers]

The wheels will stick out of the arches with the spacers on I should think, especially at the front.

This is mine on 17x7J ET41 rims, albeit with 205 tyres:

 

[Bomster]

Offset of the stock wheels is ET68, so your new wheels will be like your current wheels but with 28mm spacers.

I highly doubt you will want to run any additional spacers with your new setup.

 

[Darrenb92]

Thank you both, I will reduce the offset on the wheels I buy then or sell the spacers and new bolts with the old wheels

 

[massivewangers]

No problem. ET40 will be ok, just flog the spacers

 

[Darrenb92]

Do you think rolling the arches will devalue the car?

 

[Beany]

I wouldn’t bother, remove the spacers and fit the wheels.

 

[Darrenb92]

BTW Massive - your colour match between the blue and white looks great

 

[massivewangers]

Do you think rolling the arches will devalue the car?

The fronts are plastic, so you're kind of stuck with them. I don't think doing the rears would bother most people if it was done properly.

BTW Massive - your colour match between the blue and white looks great

Thanks, it's a good combo I think!

 

[Darrenb92]

Ha, only just realised the front were plastic! Cheers