Wheels and the mysteries of offset

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Croyland999

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• Mar 3, 2024

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My current wheels on on 90Td5 are ancient and damaged. Alloys kerbed and amateur painted (not by me!) and one leaks. I am thinking of replacing the whole set. Current size 7J*16 ET33. Can I fit same size with ET0 or 16*8 with the same tyres as now 235/85R16 as I have seen wheels I like in both sizes.

 

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V8bob

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Here is a picture of offset - all based on centre line of wheel.

 

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Croyland999

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V8bob. Many thanks.

 

dag019

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I run 16x8 ET0 offset modulars on mine with 265/75/16. So you will have no issues with the wheel, offset or that size of tyre on your vehicle. The real question is whether a 235 can be fitted to an 8" rim. From memory I think a 235 rim width range is 6-7.5" so i don't think you can fit them to an 8" rim. however you would need check the tyre specifications for your make and model of tyre on the manufactures website

 

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v8250

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You may like to try this very good wheel offset calculator - just type in data and it works out the clearance for you.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

 

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Croyland999 said:

My current wheels on on 90Td5 are ancient and damaged. Alloys kerbed and amateur painted (not by me!) and one leaks. I am thinking of replacing the whole set. Current size 7J*16 ET33. Can I fit same size with ET0 or 16*8 with the same tyres as now 235/85R16 as I have seen wheels I like in both sizes.

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The rims will fit fine and give a slightly wider stance. The 235/85 technically has a recommended rim of 6.0 - 7.5", so will look a little stretched on an 8" rim, but it will physically fit. If you are looking at new tyres, a 265/75R16 is about the same diameter, just a little fatter and would suit this width rim better.

 

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Croyland999

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Many thanks everyone!