Thread: Rim offset - need a guide for dummy's

Originally Posted by walker

Before you all start explaining, I do know what offset on a rim means.

However I am trying to work out how the numbers work in reference to original.

I am looking at the 16x8 ZU rims which they say have an offset of 38mm. How does this compare with the original 16x7 rims? I am just trying to work out how much wider they will make my track. I would like to get the tyres out as far as possible as I will be running Les Richmond extended flares.

All standard D2 rims where a +57mm offset, therefore the ZU 16x8 +38 alloys will sit a further 19mm out from the factory rims.

I wouldn't be concerned about the difference in rim width as that will always be smaller than the tyre width.

What size tyres are you going to run on the ZU Alloys?

On a side note, if you have the LRA Extra Large flares you should not have any issues with width. My wheels and tyres should be pretty much flush with the outside of the LRA flares, however I have 18x9 +32mm rims with 12.5" wide tyres.

265/75/16 tyres will not stick outside original metal guards with zu rims @ 38 offset. They will be about flush with guards, so the extended guards will not be needed, unless you go to 305 tyres or something similar.

There is a member who has some here....I'll try to find his details in members rides.....got photos as well if I remember.

Kev

V8dunekiller is the member...check out his car on members rides

Thanks Chris and Kev. I do want the flares which look great and will also tidy up the guards which are a bit banged up. But I was worried that the tyres and rims would not be wide enough and it would look funny.

I plan to run 285/75-16 Goodyear Duratrac for my everyday tyre. Will also look at going for a 34 or 35" simex in future. I still have my Rangie ute for tuff stuff which is running 35" ET's so no need to destroy the Disco yet.

Chris, what rims are you running? I like the idea of going to 18" rim for big tyres but don't like the price of the tyres!!!

The 285's should be pretty close to filling out the guards I think. Having said that though, I know of one D2 that was running 285's on the standard 16x8 alloys and they fit without a guard cut or flares etc.

I ended up getting ATX Alloys, I had to get blanks machined and drilled o suit the D2 specs, I also had them machined to a +32mm offset to get the maximum legal width you can.

In regards to tyres, I ended up with 33x12.5 R18 Kumho KL71 MT's (equivalent to 320/60 R18) I managed to get four of them for a bargain at $270 each, however I have since found out that Kumho are no longer bringing them into the country so I will need to order some more from the states.

When I was looking at 18" mud tyres the prices where all around the $500 - $550 mark per tyre

D2 2001 Td5
I fitted the LRA flares with a 2" lift Dynamic 16 x 8 steel wheels + 30. Mickey Thompson MTZ 285 75 R16.
If I can help with any measurements pls let me know. The gap tyre to guard = 15mm
Ollie

Originally Posted by Ollie

D2 2001 Td5
I fitted the LRA flares with a 2" lift Dynamic 16 x 8 steel wheels + 30. Mickey Thompson MTZ 285 75 R16.
If I can help with any measurements pls let me know. The gap tyre to guard = 15mm
Ollie

Just as a matter of interest, the dynamic rims @ +30 are illegal on a D2. Max offset change is 25. Those are 27mm change (standard +57 means greatest offset you can legally go is + 32)...... Sorry Ollie, not bagging you out mate, just informing the op so he is informed in his decision making.

Cheers
Kev

Thanks Kev
Correct

Hi Walker
I will rephrase the reply I have a D2 with the LRA flares if you would like any measurements taken please ask

Regards
Ollie