Maybe this should be in the Wheel&Tire forum, but i wanted the opinions of autoxers. If im wrong in putting it here, please, move it, ill understand.
Now, Ive finally decided that im going to get a set of Kosei K-1Racing wheels in 16x7.5 and silver. they have a 43 mm offset and are 15 lbs each. They are Gravity Cast/Shot Peened, like most wheels and run $159 each from TireRack.com
now, first question, will i have offset problems with these wheels?
after I decided on those, i chose the 205/50-16 size tires.
my choices are as follows(cant get my MX's Dammit):
the reason why i posted this question here is because i wanted to know what would work best for autxing and daily driving. i know ive asked this before, but there are a few more choices this time.
The SO3s or the KDWs would be the best options for autocross, but niether will last very long. I don't think you'll have problems, but then again, I'm not sure. I know a 15x7.5 probably won't fit because you'll hit the lower bracket on the strut unless you have a really small offset (probably about 30), but if a 16 is big enough to get above it, then you won't have a problem. Honestly, i'd find a local place that will let you test fit a 16" rim without a tire, then just feel around behind it to see if there's going to be enough room.
i have 215/45/17 tires on a 17x7.5 offset 45, it fits, but hitting inner fender when on full turn, but now i have visible toe in so things will be better when i have alignment done this week, but i know it will still scrape, and will not be able for autox. but yeah, with 7.5 offset 43mm its too close to the inner fender and it will scrape ALOT at autox
I'm referring to the wheel's width and its relation to the lower bracket on the strut. A 15x7.5 would hit the bracket without some sort of spacer or low offset, i don't know if a 16 would, I've only measured it for 15" wheels.
