Ok guys, rim time...do i need to know anything else?

[justintodd]

alright so I finaly found the rims and tires i want at a great price from a guy on craigslist. talked him from 750 to 650 for these rims:

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/783036019.html

Already called him and he was coming down to my area for a carbon hood on sunday. Is there anything i should ask him over the phone now before i get it all set up? im guessing these will fit the 4x114.3 lugs i need and the tires are a little small, but will do. any other specs i should be worried about? let me know thanks.

[jobzombi]

the offcenter I think 40 to 45 was it? Not sure I know mine are 40 and they are fine, I forgot the limits.

[slyderdai]

find out the offset and offer him 475. He drives a honda he'll take that offer for sure.

[justintodd]

ok will do. the offset is how far the rim sticks out from the car right?

[steev-o]

ok will do. the offset is how far the rim sticks out from the car right?

offset is how far the mounting point of the rim is from the lip.

http://www.nicoclub.com/tech/images/tech-offset-image.jpg

[justintodd]

ok so he said its a 35 offset...will these not work for me then?

[rckozma]

The will probably rub, depending on if you plan on lowering your car.

Also don't forget you will probably need hub centric rings (do a search if you don't know what I am talking about).

[Pete03GLS]

since it was mentioned... where can i buy some hub centric rings??? i kno wat they r... i just cant find any place that sells them for the elantra, ive searched too.

[rckozma]

I got mine at goodyear, I think they ran me $18 for the 4 of them.

[Pete03GLS]

r they universal??? ive read about the different sizes... ive seen some tib rings... wat size am i supose to look for? ill call goodyear n c if they have any later.

[justintodd]

So there is a possibility of rubbage, even with the rings? if thats the case ill wait till another deal comes across and pay my car insurance :D

[Pete03GLS]

the rings arent meant to prevent rubbing. theyre there to make sure u dont pull your hub off or something from tightening the wheels down., it takes the pressure off, or so i remember from wat keyan told me.

to prevent rubbing, ull need to roll your fender, and POSSIBLY do a camber adjustment... depending on how close the tire is to the fender, after its been rolled.

[justintodd]

Sounds like a bunch of nonsense, and stuff i dont want to deal with. guess ill call the guy back and wait for a better deal on wheels that fit. thanks

[Pete03GLS]

idk if u already posted this or not...

but... what kind of springs n sturts do u have? and wat size tires will u b running?

[justintodd]

im stock ride height. looking at 205/40/17 with an offset of 35.

[themarin8r]

hubcentric rings center the wheel on the hub.....