Understood. Thanks for the clarification. I was given the incorrect information
Understood. Thanks for the clarification. I was given the incorrect information
You could get away with four. Here me out, if you ordered the TM, then you get the strage container which you need an Allen key to remove. The the storage container sits in the rim well so covering the rim. So you really need 4, one for each rim. Also, Donut Medium did a wheel lock test and Mc Gard was the winner.
Which did you buy? My 706s are in the garage already, but I didn’t get new lug nuts. TBH I’m confused a which to buy (Acorn, acorn bulge, mag-style, etc).
Very strange. I bought Method 706s in original wheel size (17s) but +50mm offset vs. the factory +55. With separate winter tires. After ~100 miles got all kinds of warnings on tell-tale. At dealer now, and saying the aftermarket wheels rubbed on front right wheel into the brake line and speed sensor. So both have to be replaced. Saying is caused by these wheels vs. factory. going to be quite expensive, especially as saying the wheels will do it again. So having to remove the M706s and I suppose install my winter tires on the factory wheels.
If I understand offset correctly, +50 vs +55 brings the inner face of the wheel 5mm closer to the centre of the car and I can see how that may touch brake and sensor lines etc, although that suggests there is not much clearance between in the first place.
I figured 5mm was marginal but we’ll see. I tagged an Aussie member who has methods. Hopefully he’ll reach out when it’s daytime.
I seriously doubt the tires and wheels are causing this. I have a + 40 offset with 285/70/17s that are not rubbing. So stran
Hold up! Correct me if I’m wrong, more positive offset moves the wheel out. I upgraded my wheels to 6x130 +40 offset with 285/70/17 and they’re nowhere near the brake lines? If I’m wrong, let me know, because if I am, I’m eating every line behind my wheel!
Yes more positive offset moves the wheel out, but @coloradosnow said the factory is +55 and he put +50 so if my brain isn’t malfunctioning, and it often does when it comes to figures, that effectively means -5 from the factory wheel. In your case at +55 - +40 you end up effectively -15 which as you say, if the clearances are really that tight you may be in trouble. Its hard to believe the clearances are actually that tight though because just a build up of mud on a standard wheel might land you in trouble if that was really the case.
Same as stock!
All right, I’m gonna have to get mine up on a lift this weekend and I’ll let you know!!! Good luck @coloradosnow
bought from discount tire - though vehicle hadn't arrived yet. So nothing inaccurate on their end. I picked wheels and tires based on sizes and what had read from others doing.
That’s what I thought as well. Hopefully this is an isolated incident. How much are they charging you for the repairs?
I believe you are correct, a lower positive offset value (compared to factory) moves the barrel of the wheel out wards from the mounting surface, so if the wheel and tyre width are the same there should be more clearance. If fitting wider tyres you may need a lower offset to counter the additional tyre width if rubbing was going to be an issue.
$1,400. to repair and a couple weeks as need parts.
I agree, this doesn't make any sense and if it is the wheels then the opposite side should be showing signs of rubbing as well.
