Question regarding new rims...
Okay, I'm sure everyone has heard the same question, "Will these fit?" over and over again to the point that you're tired of replying. However, I've done a little bit of researching and have some stats that I would like to post for review, (especially by Andrew), to assure that they will indeed fit the wheel well without any rubbing or obstructions.
Here are the specifications...
I'm looking to upgrade the rims in the front to 19x8. Checking with the rim manufacturer, the 19x8 rim will have an offset of 32. When comparing this to the stock 18x7.5 with 35mm offset, I will end up with 3mm less of Inner Clearance and extend an extra 9mm to the Outer Position.
As for the rear; I'm looking to upgrade to 20x10. When comparing to the stock 19x9 with 22mm offset, I will have 16mm less of Inner Clearance and extend an extra 10mm to the Outer Position.
I spoke with a sales rep, (over the phone), who said that I can not go with the following sizes and that it is impossible to fit 20x10's on the rear of this vehicle. When I explained that there was a forum with numerous people performing this "impossible" feat of having 20's on the rear; he quickly explained that this isn't his first time selling rims and that he knows what he is talking about; and, with the same pleasant Christmas cheer (not), he went on to say that if I wanted a nice wall ornament he'd be happy to sell them to me as they are not returnable.
So, again, I come to you all who have been here and done it, as opposed to someone who is simply looking at numbers. As much of a jerk as the salesman was, he is right; I do not want any expensive wall ornaments.
Thanks in advance,
Jim