Will these fit my 99 Solara?

[ORLANDOSOLARAGUY]

I am wanting to order these rims...

http://need4speedmotors.com/index.asp?P ... &ProdID=33

My question is will they fit my 99 solara? It is at stock height.
MY tire choice from the information that I was able to understand would be 225/40/18 maybe 235's if it won't create a problem.

I will also appreciate a good explanation on offset, the higher the number the further in or out is the wheel mostly.

Can someone help a lost new member out?

Thanks in advance.

[TRD_solaRa]

you're new, so i'll let ya know before everyone rags on you . . . do a "search" . . . there's been a million topics on this alredy. but to answer your question . . . yes, the 18's will fit fine. if you go with 19's get an offset of +45 or so (depending on its application). if you go with the 18's, use the 225s. shootz

[ORLANDOSOLARAGUY]

I did a search, I just do not understand offset.

Without an answer to this question... When the offset number is higher is the wheel set further in or further out? I will not understand what offset is. In short, define OFFSET.

These rims have an offset of 35 the rim is 18"x8" All the offsets that I read about in my search results on this topic speak of 18's that are 7.5" with a 40 or 45 offset or 19's like you did with 45 offset.

Thank you for your quick reply though.

[SpikedMantis]

This is my understanding of offset. Say you are looking at the driver's side wheel from the back. The exact middle of the rim we'll say is 0. If it's plus, you will move left. If it's negative, you move right. The number is how far you will move that exact center. Since Solara's are best with offsets between +35 and +45 mm, you will move that center to the left that much. Some cars like Audi's have negative offsets, which give them that "bulldog" stance where it looks like they have a wide wheelbase. However, I could be completely wrong - if so someone please correct me.

[noodlerooney]

"Some cars like Audi's have negative offsets, which give them that "bulldog" stance where it looks like they have a wide wheelbase."

Looking at the driver's side wheel from the back.
ie. (-) Offset: To the left, wider stance (you said so yourself)
Therefore:
(+) Offset: to the right, narrower stance

[SpikedMantis]

No, I meant the center of the wheel where the lugnuts are. Positive means the center is more to the left or "coned out" so that the wheels are closer to the car. Negative means the center is more to the left or "coned in" so that the wheel is further from the car. Sorry, I'm not very good at car stuff. Still learning everyday!