Wheel Offset

[godspunk32]

Hello-
I'm new to the forum, and I'm sure this has been covered before, but I have questions about the wheel offset on the 2000 LS with 16" rims.

I own a Mercury Sable, which has a 5x108mm bolt pattern, and +42mm wheel offset. I've seen conflicting reports that the offset of the LS is either +40 or +60 mm. Tirerack even shows 16" rims for the LS as having a +40mm offset. So which is it? I'm trying to buy a set of 16" rims from a 2000 LS, and I'm not sure if the offset is correct.

Thanks,
JR

 

[GWL]

Hello-
I'm new to the forum, and I'm sure this has been covered before, but I have questions about the wheel offset on the 2000 LS with 16" rims.

I own a Mercury Sable, which has a 5x108mm bolt pattern, and +42mm wheel offset. I've seen conflicting reports that the offset of the LS is either +40 or +60 mm. Tirerack even shows 16" rims for the LS as having a +40mm offset. So which is it? I'm trying to buy a set of 16" rims from a 2000 LS, and I'm not sure if the offset is correct.

Thanks,
JR

Stock offset is +60mm, but you can get away with offsets as low as +35 depending on the wheel width & Tire combination. +35 moves the center line of your wheel to the outside 25mm (closer to the lip of your wheel well). Try experimenting with the calculator at http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

 

[godspunk32]

Damn...I'm not looking to play around or anything, I just wanted the tires to bolt right up, and +60 mm offset is way too much for my car. The tires will be rubbing the struts.

Thanks...

JR

 

[GrayGhost1]

You should be able to use any offset up to about 35mm and not have any problems. Mine is currently at 38mm with 8mm hub-centric rings. My wheels are flush with the fenders.