I have 16x7 Walkinshaw wheels on my LX sedan, discs are VN.
The wheels look good and I think they suit the car well but I would like wider wheels on the rear so am thinking about a change. I would prefer the same wheels for the rear in 16x8 but they don't exist, I have asked a manufacturer for a price to make 2 and am expecting a price that is out of my budget. The current front wheels have a +37 offset with 205/55-16 tyres and don't scrub anywhere. I may also lower the car about 10mm in the future if I can gain some extra exhaust clearance.
If I buy new wheels and keep the Commodore discs I will have to keep similar offset wheels.
At the moment I have about 20mm to the inside edge of the outer guard, how much closer can I go? I was thinking I could reduce this clearance by about 12mm if I bought wheels with a +25 offset and still be clear when turning etc.
Anyone ever measured this clearance?
Just from looking at photos I think many people have wheels closer to the guard lip than mine.
As for the rear I will probably need to change the diff length but am prepared for that to have wider wheels.
Also has anyone used the OS wheels? I quite like these,
https://www.chrisnea...s-formular-star
Any help appreciated,
Cheers, Tom
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