pufferfish
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I need to get opinions from those who have purchased Team Dynamic Wheels from me or are contemplating a purchase. I have been working with TD to make some tweaks for a better fit. First, the lug bores will be opening up to better accommodate impact sockets. They are currently 30mm diameter and with existing tooling, they can make them 32mm. Its not as much as I would like, but since they are already more open than most other brands, 2mm more will make a solid difference.
The part I just can't make a decision on is offset. They are currently +45, which works well for the rear, but is a compromise for the front. The optimum for the front is really hard to tie down, as suspension choices, alignments specs and whether camber bolts are used all effect how close they get to the strut. I will not do a split offset. The issues far outweigh the benefits. There are inventory issues, inability to rotate tires front to rear, and its nearly impossibly to tell the differences in offset, so customers will end up putting the wrong offset on the front. I have tried out a 5mm spacer out back (to simulate a +40 offset wheel) and it is just slightly proud of the body (maybe 3mm) with a 285/35 street tire. so, the optimum compromise is somewhere between +40 and +45.
So, I want to know what you have done up front with these wheels or what your desired offset would be?
Myself: I run a 15mm spacer up front. it fits right with -3 camber on the 305/660 continental slicks. its about 8mm proud with -2 camber on the 285/35 street tires. I like the wide look on the street, but its not for everyone.
Let me know your thoughts and experiences!
The part I just can't make a decision on is offset. They are currently +45, which works well for the rear, but is a compromise for the front. The optimum for the front is really hard to tie down, as suspension choices, alignments specs and whether camber bolts are used all effect how close they get to the strut. I will not do a split offset. The issues far outweigh the benefits. There are inventory issues, inability to rotate tires front to rear, and its nearly impossibly to tell the differences in offset, so customers will end up putting the wrong offset on the front. I have tried out a 5mm spacer out back (to simulate a +40 offset wheel) and it is just slightly proud of the body (maybe 3mm) with a 285/35 street tire. so, the optimum compromise is somewhere between +40 and +45.
So, I want to know what you have done up front with these wheels or what your desired offset would be?
Myself: I run a 15mm spacer up front. it fits right with -3 camber on the 305/660 continental slicks. its about 8mm proud with -2 camber on the 285/35 street tires. I like the wide look on the street, but its not for everyone.
Let me know your thoughts and experiences!