What is more flush?

[20Magnetic18]

Looking into getting some rims and had a question on offset. Looking at 20x9 Velgen VMB5 and VMB5V2

VMB5 say they are +35mm offset and an old set of rims I had were this spec and fit my friends S550 pretty flush, but the VMB5V2 are +32mm.

Would the V2s be more flush to the fender or sat in more? I know 3mm isn’t a slot but figured I would ask to be sure. Velgen did say +32mm would be flush but as I said I don’t the exact details of offsets.

I mainly want to make sure the rims stays in the fender as I prefer my rims/tires not poke out but also don’t want it to appear sunk in either.

Thanks

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[TopJimmyCooks]

Looking into getting some rims and had a question on offset. Looking at 20x9 Velgen VMB5 and VMB5V2

VMB5 say they are +35mm offset and an old set of rims I had were this spec and fit my friends S550 pretty flush, but the VMB5V2 are +32mm.

Would the V2s be more flush to the fender or sat in more? I know 3mm isn’t a slot but figured I would ask to be sure. Velgen did say +32mm would be flush but as I said I don’t the exact details of offsets.

I mainly want to make sure the rims stays in the fender as I prefer my rims/tires not poke out but also don’t want it to appear sunk in either.

Thanks

The +32 would be closer to the fender by 3mm.

 

[20Magnetic18]

Thanks for the info.

 

[NightmareMoon]

What are the wheel widths? Placement at the fender requires offset and width. With offsets in that range, it depends on the camber you’re running. 3mm isn’t much difference.

 

[20Magnetic18]

The old set was 20x9.5 +35. Set I want now is 20x9 +32

 

[NightmareMoon]

9.5" ET35 is ~2/10ths of an inch more flush. 9" ET32 is slightly more conservative. Still basically a flush fit tho.

 

[20Magnetic18]

Since this question plays into the flush situation and to keep from making a new thread I’m going to ask this here.

Seems like I’m going to end up with the VMB5V2 20x9+32. Tires I’m looking at are 275/35/20 (27.6” tall) and 285/35/20 (28” tall). Stock tires are 255/40/19 (27” tall). Ideally, I know you want to match heights for the speedo and a calculator doesn’t say it’ll be off by much for the 255 vs 275/285 but my main question is a 285/35 ok on a 9” rim? Not sure if it will bulge, pretty sure the 275/35 won’t. Car isn’t lowered now but I do have BMR lowering SP080 springs to put on.

275/35/20 Continental Extreme Contact DWS06
285/35/20 Falken Azenis FK510

edit: after posting i re-checked my stock tire height and it’s 27” vs 28”. So both tires are taller and my speedo will be about 2-3 mph off. So it’s probably best to go with the 275/35/20 tire.

 

[OF5.0]

Since this question plays into the flush situation and to keep from making a new thread I’m going to ask this here.

Seems like I’m going to end up with the VMB5V2 20x9+32. Tires I’m looking at are 275/35/20 (27.6” tall) and 285/35/20 (28” tall). Stock tires are 255/40/19 (27” tall). Ideally, I know you want to match heights for the speedo and a calculator doesn’t say it’ll be off by much for the 255 vs 275/285 but my main question is a 285/35 ok on a 9” rim? Not sure if it will bulge, pretty sure the 275/35 won’t. Car isn’t lowered now but I do have BMR lowering SP080 springs to put on.

275/35/20 Continental Extreme Contact DWS06
285/35/20 Falken Azenis FK510

edit: after posting i re-checked my stock tire height and it’s 27” vs 28”. So both tires are taller and my speedo will be about 2-3 mph off. So it’s probably best to go with the 275/35/20 tire.

The minimum approved rim width for the 285/35/20 Falkens is 9.5 inches. The minimum approved rim width for the 275/35/20 Continentals is 9 inches. I think you’ve got your answer. The DSW06 is a great all-season tire.

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