It's a slight change which I'm hoping brings a slight improvement in certain characteristics while minimizing the unpredictable negative effects.
I want the wheels pushed out a little bit to give it that nice look, I want a very-slightly more weighted-steering feel, more highway stability perhaps.
Here's what I'm worried about: bump steer, heavy steering, extra load on wheel bearings and other suspension components, other types of unpredictables.
The question is: is 15mm too much? What's been your experience with either wheel spacers or aftermarket wheels with lower offsets that push the track width outward by a little bit?
The car is a friend's Hyundai Accent. I'm helping him out with a new set of lighter weight aftermarket wheels, they all have lower offsets than stock (by about 10 to 20mm lower in offset.)
I guess ultimately the question is: do you think he can get away with 15mm change in offset without feeling those evil effects such as unpredictable steering and bump steer and all that nastiness. If those are felt and if the steering wheel jerks him while he's driving then the change might not be worth it.
I want the wheels pushed out a little bit to give it that nice look, I want a very-slightly more weighted-steering feel, more highway stability perhaps.
Here's what I'm worried about: bump steer, heavy steering, extra load on wheel bearings and other suspension components, other types of unpredictables.
The question is: is 15mm too much? What's been your experience with either wheel spacers or aftermarket wheels with lower offsets that push the track width outward by a little bit?
The car is a friend's Hyundai Accent. I'm helping him out with a new set of lighter weight aftermarket wheels, they all have lower offsets than stock (by about 10 to 20mm lower in offset.)
I guess ultimately the question is: do you think he can get away with 15mm change in offset without feeling those evil effects such as unpredictable steering and bump steer and all that nastiness. If those are felt and if the steering wheel jerks him while he's driving then the change might not be worth it.