Thread: D1 steel rim offset change

From memory you can get about 15 mm over standard before flipping. That is unless you machine the lip on the centre down like some shops do. Which takes you to about 30 mm before flipping.

I have 2 modified sets. One flipped one not flipped. Can take pics and measurements if it will help.

Unflipped with the flange machined off a bit takes you to pretty much zero offset (ie 30mm from standard as said above).

Steve

Originally Posted by Rick1970

I have some 0 offset 16x8 sunnys, which fit well (it has cut guards and flares), but i prefer the look (and strength) of the factory steel rims. Thinking they mite also be a bit on the wide side for a 235/85 too.
Cheers
Rick

The tyre manufacturer will have a max rim width recommendation. IMO 8" for 235's is too wide. Might even be borderline for the 265's. I jam 315's on an 8" rim.

Originally Posted by MLD

The tyre manufacturer will have a max rim width recommendation. IMO 8" for 235's is too wide. Might even be borderline for the 265's. I jam 315's on an 8" rim.

Hi Mark
Thats what i was thinking, they just came with a parts car D1 i bought some time ago.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

From memory you can get about 15 mm over standard before flipping. That is unless you machine the lip on the centre down like some shops do. Which takes you to about 30 mm before flipping.

I have 2 modified sets. One flipped one not flipped. Can take pics and measurements if it will help.

Some pics and measurement would be good, thanks.

Not so worried about getting max offset, but it would be nice to get the steering lock back close to what a std D1 should be.

Don't happen to know if there are any hidden plug welds holding the centers in? All of the std D1 rims i have here have tyres fitted to them atm.

Rick

Is there any real benefit in flipping the rims and going for a greater than 0(ish) offset? I would consider the max tyre i would ever see myself running would be 285/75 or 255/85.