Aftermarket Wheel Help

I'm looking to buy some aftermarket 16" wheels for my 2010 IV in a 16 x 7, +40mm offset. Will this wheel fit without any troubles? I understand I should be closer to a 50mm offset. Any help in answering this question would be greatly appreciated.

 

Dang over 100 views and no one can chime in on this? Does anybody have 16's with a high offset?

 

Well even if members have 17" wheels, I would like to know what offsets people are running.

 

I'm not sure that this is the case. I would like to have a flush look with the fenders. I believe the rear wheels are set in deeper than the front. Can anybody confirm this? How low of an offset can I run? I am now looking at 17" wheels with a 7.5 width and 40 offset. I just don't want to run into any rubbing issues or have the wheels sticking out too far.

 

Thanks Robert, I sent you a PM.

 

Thanks for the info. I am thinking of going with a 17 x 7.5 wheel now with a 40 mm offset. You got any pics of the wheels on your car? I am thinking or running a thicker tire as well like you (45, or 50) so that the gap between the tires and the fenders is not that big.

 

thanks, I appreciate the insight. :rockon:

 

Well, I got my wheels picked out so now I need to look at tires. I am thinking about going with some General Exclaim UHP. These tires only weigh 18 lbs! A few pounds lighter than other brands for the size I am looking at. I would have loved to go with a LRR tire but I couldn't find in any offered in a 215/45/17. Anybody know of any?

 

I saw some Ecopia's in a 225/44/17 but they are $200 a piece and weigh 21 lbs each. I think I'm going to stick with the Eclaim UHPs which I had on my last car. No complaints so I am sticking with them. My wheels finally came in today. Install scheduled for Friday. I'll post some pics once they are on.

 

They are nothing to write home about. I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg for wheels and tires this time around (especially with the MPG hit I will most likely be taking).They are a simple five star wheels I found on Ebay. I am going for a silver and black theme on my car. The wheels are black with a polished face. Here's a link to the wheels: Plussizerim.com, Effect Wheels, Black Wheels, Car Rims, Mercedes Wheels, Vredestein Tires, Tires - Sengen 17x7.5 5x100 / 5x114.3 BPF

 

I think it depends on the width and offset of the wheel you choose. I think the weight and aerodynamics of the wheel are the biggest factor in determining whether you will take a hit on the MPGs. For the most part I think you will take a small hit on the MPGs one way or another.