17in rim offset

Re: 17in rim offset (jjw001)

What size, 17x7 or 17x7.5? AFAIK, a 35mm offset on a 7.5" rim would be okay and a 38-42mm offset on a 7" rim should work. Keep in mind that not all offsets are created equal. It seems that backspacing sometimes can deviate a few MMs between manufacturers. What rims you thinking of & what are the offset options?
BTW, be prepared for the besiege of responses telling you not to get 17s cuz THEY dont like em...

Re: 17in rim offset (LimeGreen79Rocco)

i'm running 17x7.5 wheels, with 40mm offset.
it rubs like a mofo over huge bumps, but if you have a good suspension setup (on the way) you really shouldn't hear/feel it rub.
and i also plan on shaving the insides of the flares so i can dump it. i say go for it, but, like andre said, that won't be the general consensus of everyone in here...

Re: 17in rim offset (nail_it16v)

I plan on gettin some 17's but not until I get the scirocco bagged
Someone should photoshop some wheels they think would look nice on my rocco:

Re: 17in rim offset (LimeGreen79Rocco)

I'm looking at a Toora T940 in 17x7x35mm offset, Stilauto SR300 17x7.5x35mm or a Stilauto SR500 17x7x38mm. What does everyone think...open for suggestions. One of my Scirocco's has Borbet 16x7.5x 35mm and have experienced no rubbing.






[Modified by jjw001, 6:02 PM 4-7-2002]

Re: 17in rim offset (jjw001)

T940 definately http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
SR300 looks too much like the A4 17" wheel
SR500 best one so far! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Re: 17in rim offset (LimeGreen79Rocco)

Kinda off topic but any of you here had problems stopping without the 16v brakes with these big wheels?
Should I use the 16v brake booster, 22mm master cylinder, and rear disc as well or the non 16v should be fine?