15x7" mags - What's the ideal offset??

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Figures! While we had the original panhard rod out we stripped, painted, and rebushed it. Once I get the wheels fitted up I'll have a look at the clearances and if need be I could have a look at a few designs and modify the one I have... :?
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Or just go to the wreckers and get yourself one an adjustable one out of a live axle commodore - VB to VS....same thing.
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Or you just look at the stamp on the inside of the rim? Its easy as. So rim is 7", 3.5" is middle (88.9mm) then +20mm offset. So from back of rim its 108.9mm or 68.9mm to the front. 195/50 is the best bet. Lots of actually performance 15's in that size.
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Thread mining... :)

15x7.5 (8"s between outer faces) +25 rims with at least a 195/50/15 tyre on a TF front with lowered springs and VT brakes. Any issues?
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firebug wrote:Thread mining... :)

15x7.5 (8"s between outer faces) +25 rims with at least a 195/50/15 tyre on a TF front with lowered springs and VT brakes. Any issues?
You'll have issues in the front without large amounts of camber. I have 15x7 +25 on VT brakes and my tyres are super close to the guards, definitely rubs on lock. Check my project thread for pics.
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