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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Offset question

looking at 2 sets of wheels. either konig candy witha decent size lip or retracks with the same lip. specs call for a 15x7 on a base model cobalt 2010 and these wheels are 15x7.5 but the lip is big. i have d2 coilovers to lower on more neaqr summer. am i going to have an issue with rubbing or turning my wheels? WITHOUT lip rolling
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Acceptable offset range is a between 35mm and 40mm..... not sure what offset the wheels you are looking at have
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Even if your new wheel offset it as low as 35mm, since you only want to run 15s, your tire size is going to be a bigger factor.

This tool helped me out a ton when getting new wheels.

Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset, Tyre stretch and Rolling Radius calculator
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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please get something bigger than 15s
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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I wanna see 13" wire wheels stickin 8" out the fender
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