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post Jan 14 2012, 04:34 PM
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Looking to pick up a set of wheels for the summer.

Since this is my first new car, I wanna make sure I get the proper offset.

I'm a big fan of poke and stretch so I want to run an offset and width that would allow me to poke slightly with a bit of stretch. I'm looking at 17x8 with a 205/40 but have no idea what offset to get.

Even if I just find out the oem offset, I'll just run spacers...

These are the rims I'm looking at..



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post Jan 14 2012, 11:09 PM
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The offset for the 2012 Elantra is 53mm.

I believe - not sure, but you may be able to veer off from that size a tiny bit - others may be able to chime in.

Also - here are your specs...

Attached File  wheels.JPG ( 30K ) Number of downloads: 20


This is also a great site to see whats going on when you advance in sizes!

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


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post Jan 15 2012, 12:11 AM
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I'm looking at 17x8 with a 205/40 but have no idea what offset to get.

Even if I just find out the oem offset, I'll just run spacers...

205/40/17's are too small. Over an inch smaller diameter than stock. The 215/45/17 stock tire size is best and offers a lot of tire options.

As far as having the wheels stick out a bit, please don't use spacers. Just go for a wheel offset that's a few mm less than stock, but don't go overboard (no lower than 45). Otherwise, you may get wheel rub with a full load in the car.


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post Jan 15 2012, 02:56 AM
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Hey-225/40/17 would be an option if you like that particular tire profile size & they'd fit nicely on an 8" wheel.

QUOTE (Vinnie @ Jan 14 2012, 08:09 PM) *
The offset for the 2012 Elantra is 53mm.

I believe - not sure, but you may be able to veer off from that size a tiny bit - others may be able to chime in.

Also - here are your specs...

Attached File  wheels.JPG ( 30K ) Number of downloads: 20


This is also a great site to see whats going on when you advance in sizes!

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

Hey-great posting. The info is great. Their tires are about $60.00 more than what I can get the same tire for at my local tire store.


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post Jan 16 2012, 05:02 PM
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I wonder if the 40 series will ride a little harsh on the car. I guess it depends on the tire.


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Hey-the 40's will probably ride a bit harsher than the 45's. The 215/45's will fit an 8" wheel so that's what I'd go with. If you want to go wider, you'd have to go with 225/40's.


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post Jan 27 2012, 01:58 PM
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Guys, what do you think about this 235/30 R20 ??? will they fit??
THanks, need an answer asap, just saw a promo.


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QUOTE (Ivantra @ Jan 27 2012, 01:58 PM) *
Guys, what do you think about this 235/30 R20 ??? will they fit??
THanks, need an answer asap, just saw a promo.


They'll be about 3/4 inches wider and 3/4 inches bigger in diameter than stock. It's hard to say. You can use the club's tire calculator found here:

http://elantragtclub.tripod.com/elantra/id201.html

For 20" sizes, Tire Rack recommends that size for the Elantra, but the wheel offset will make some difference.

You'll certainly feel every molecule on the road.


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post Jan 27 2012, 07:46 PM
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30 series tires on an Elantra? I'm not recommending a setup like that. signs-stop.gif

With that little rubber between the wheels and the road, every pothole is a potential bent rim.


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post Jan 28 2012, 09:19 AM
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QUOTE (elantragt @ Jan 27 2012, 07:46 PM) *
30 series tires on an Elantra? I'm not recommending a setup like that. signs-stop.gif

With that little rubber between the wheels and the road, every pothole is a potential bent rim.


Never mind that you'd rattle out every filling in your mouth. Even with a normal suspension setup, those are going to ride VERY harsh.


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post Jan 30 2012, 10:21 AM
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Ok guys, undestood!. thansk so much for your help..

I dont really understand those calculators, you guys are genius please help me on this decision:

seeing at some TSW really like them, size : 245/40/18

PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Need to be fast on this one

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post Feb 10 2012, 11:48 AM
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IM looking at some TSW, size: 245/40/18

Can you please tell me if they ´d fit, harsh, fine..

THanks.. need your help ASAP!



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