Rims, rims, rims

[JAYDEE23]

gotta couple of not so standard questions..

In the market for new rims for my solara

Regarding offset. In a perfect world we would increase rim width equally on both sides to retain maximum performance? Is my thinking correct? I am aware of the "offset thread" but i am finding some manufacturers claiming a 7.5" will fit just fine with standard 45+ offset..this true?

also i have some choices in what offset i can choose for 7.5" or 8.0" rims which all fall in the "it will work" category but i would like to know which number would be optimal for performance/longevity

I am not looking to sacrafice anything for the look...unless i have to of course

[JAYDEE23]

also i was pretty sure i wanted this rim..any feedback on the quality of these rims?

Ultra Wheel

Not expensive but not dirt cheap...

http://www.ultrawheel.com/wheel_detail. ... nd=1&id=94

Problem is this wheel comes in 38 offset for 7.5" wide..freakin rim shopping sucks

[RichD978]

I have 35 offset for 7.5 wide. No complains

[JAYDEE23]

no one knows if or what the correct optimal offsets would be as width increases?

[JMSinMaryland]

Either an 18x7.5 with 45 mm offset or 18x8 with 40 mm offset. I recommend a 225/40 18 with either one. There's not going to be a noticeable difference in handling or looks anyway you go b/t the 2. Jon.

[Solorange]

Either an 18x7.5 with 45 mm offset or 18x8 with 40 mm offset. I recommend a 225/40 18 with either one. There's not going to be a noticeable difference in handling or looks anyway you go b/t the 2. Jon.

Are you sure a 7.5 wide rim with a 45mm offset will work??? Cause I have a 7.5 wide rim with a 35mm offset and I only have a fingers distance between the rim and the strut.

[JMSinMaryland]

I have run an 18x7.5 with 45 on both my 01 Solara (dropped with TRD suspension) and 99 Camry (dropped with TRD Suspension). Jon.

[Solorange]

How close was it to the struts when you ran that setup?

[JMSinMaryland]

It's as close to an OEM fit as you'll find. I had the car loaded down with 5 people and no rubbing. Jon.

[toy4x4boy]

I run 18x8 with 42 offset on 225/40-18's and they fit perfect and fill the wheelwells much better than the stockers.