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Hi everyone, so I bought a set of wheels off craigslist, and the ad said 48mm offset, so I didn't worry about it, but now that I'm home I saw that on the box, they're stamped 40mm offset.. is there any hope of getting these to work?
/Gus

More than likely. . . . no. Unless the wheels are in boxes that are improperly-labeled or just mismatched with the wheels, and they are, in fact, a 48 offset.

If you go to a local tire shop, they should be able to help you out in determining which is right.

Thanks for the knowledge.. I called the craigslist guy to see if he'd take them back, and he said he doesn't take returns, but I could find wheel spacers at pep boys.. but that seems like asking to break a bolt or something.. any experience with spacers?
/Gus

Spacers decrease offset, not increase it.

I don't see why it matters that he doesn't take returns -- he didn't give you what you paid for, right?

So the danger with 40mm offset isn't that it will rub the springs, but that it will rub on the fender?
/Gus

also, I can't prove that the ad said 48mm offset, since it's expired off craigslist.. but I'm so sure of it. Either way, $200 isn't enough to litigate over. I'm sure some toyota will want them.
/Gus

Well, that's the most immediate danger. There's also some concern about long-term wear of the wheel bearings and such.

also, the guys says they measure to 42mm offset.. if that makes a difference.

My wheels i got are like 38 mm offset. the only time it rubs is when i take a big dip.. but dont make the same mistake i did they will go off on ya hehe. but its doing great for me so just sell yours and get some like higher one..

if you want to widen the track of the vehicle (get it away from the spring) then a wheel spacer is the correct part to use.

With the wheels on the car, measure how much gap is available between the inside of the fender and outside of the wheel/tire combo. This will be the maximum spacer size you can use. A complete, well manufactured kit should include longer wheel studs as well.

Check the back of the wheel and see what offset is stamped.

If it's 40, then it's 40, and it won't measure to "42" and the guy is lying.

The major question... how wide are the wheels? If they are wide (8"), then 42 would be OK probably... but the rim would be almost to wide to squeeze under the fender.

My 17x7.5's are et48mm, and I am flush with the fender. OEM WRX wheels are et53 and, I think, 6" wide. So if the wheel is wide enough, offset is going to be the least of your fitment issues.

I've heard that spacers hurt your vehicles turning ability. Is this true? If it is, wouldn't that practically be like saying a wide rim will hurt your turning capabilities?