A question for the offset police

[sizzlinbeef]

My car: 1991 240SX Coupe
http://student.cob.ohiou.edu/mw132201/pictures/240-1.jpg

I called SPL parts and asked about 5zigen FN01-rc wheels. In a 4 lug configuration (which I would like to keep) I can get 17x8 wheels with a +35 offset. Is this a decent offset which will not look goofy on my car or at least look more flush than my current steel wheels, or should I look elsewhere for other wheels? I need to keep my budget below $1000, and so far these seem to be the best bet. Thanks for any help you can give me, as my search returned little more than for-sale threads.

-Mike

[kuruptR]

around 20+ in front 10+ in back should be decent.

[Salty_X]

Anything will be more flush than the steelies, so you'll be in the clear with those wheels. They won't be flush though, just more flush than what you have now.

[wootwoot]

that really isnt a high offset so you'll be good. they wont be flush but spacers can change that pretty easily. just wont have such a cool look as the lower offset wheels. deep dish chicago pizza? nope...

[Sil Beer S13]

You will be happy, its not crazy JDM flush though.

[CatchMyDrift03]

A Good 28 Offset All The Way Around Would Be Good. Lots Of Drifters Use "0" Offset And That Looks Insane...

[wootwoot]

i know the reason why he is getting +35 so offering better fitting offsets wont do a thing since the wheels he is getting are only made in that offset =)

[sizzlinbeef]

well, I have the option of ordering the +35's now, or waiting who knows how long for the 4 lug +20 hyperblacks that are coming out "early 2005". It's a tough decision, but I think I'll wait it out since there is the potential for a much better offset.

[wootwoot]

good call sir. +35 front and +20 rear

[nokeone]

good call sir. +35 front and +20 rear

if he is going to wait he might as well get +20 front and rear..no reason to wait and then still get a shitty offset...

[wootwoot]

+20 front would be pushing it on a s13 for the front wouldnt it? excuse me if iam mistaken but thats what i thought.

[nokeone]

i run 17x9 +15 front...no problems at all on stock fenders s13...

so +20 would be fine..it would actually look nice i'm sure...

for reference:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/nokeone/car%20stuff/frontright.jpg

[TokyoNights]

wjat size tire on the front? 225?

[nokeone]

215/45/17...and this is with s14 LCAs which are 10 or 15mm longer..so with oem s13 ones they wont even stick out this far...

[nosegrindR]

i run 17x9 +15 front...no problems at all on stock fenders s13...

so +20 would be fine..it would actually look nice i'm sure...

for reference:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/nokeone/car%20stuff/frontright.jpg


do you have your rear fenders rolled there?