Wheel spacers

Rocky1996

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how much can offset be changed without messing up
the front steering?
 

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My OCDness (is that a word?) is showing. Again.

I’ve come to realize and accept that offset wheel packages, though great looking, aren’t the best setup for handling. Thank you Warhorse for the primo info. I get it now!

So, I’ve severely lessened the offset by going not to exactly the same size but as close as you can without exactly matching on all 4 corners. I went from 275/40x17 fronts and 315/35x17 rears (also tried 305/45x17 DR’s) to currently 275/40x17 fronts with 285/40x17 rears. All are Nitto 555 R2’s.

So here’s my question:
I would like the rears just a tad more out, to fill in the wheel well just a bit more. Would putting a 1/8” or 1/4” spacer defeat the “same size all the way around for best handling Principle”, even though the tires themselves are pretty much matched in size? The difference between the 275 and 285 rear isn’t much.
I have 275 l35 up front and 285/35 in the back. 18” wheels with spacers. Handles nice6995542A-6587-4E9D-BBE5-9DB746E7A215.jpeg
 

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"Stagger" is actually what Daryl is talking about, and any amount is worse than none if you're concerned with corner carving.
 
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ill make this comment and then leave it at that. @Daryl idk if you've figured out the answer to your question or not, but hopefully all these comments from everyone is adding some awesome insight.

I run 18x10.5 ET12 on 315 30 square. my rear end is from a 01 bullitt, so the wheels would sit out about .75" wider on both sides than on a normal 94-98. in front to compensate for not hitting the from coilovers i am running a 9mm (little less than half inch) spacer which makes the offset on the fronts +3 from +12.

the car handles great with that wheel and tire set up in addition to all the other mods that are done. here is a link to all sorts of track time and autox videos

 

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