Rather than starting a new thread....

I'm looking to purchase a VX very soon and would also like to increase rim size. Noonan's Ebony with 18" Enkei's were my top pick until yesterday. I saw another wheel I'm now considering.

It's a 20x9" wheel that's SUPPOSED to come in the 6x5.5" bolt with 108" center bore. Plus, it looks to be available in 10mm and 30mm offsets.

I assume the 10mm offset would sit outboard the same/similar amount as Noonan's wheel setup -- but I know he cut the front bumper for clearance. If I use 275/45 tires, the diameter would be 29.8 and smaller than his 285/60/18's. That should help in the clearance department.

I would also consider the 30mm option but have no idea if there's enough room inboard. If I understand correctly, the stock wheel has a 1.5" offset. With a 7" rim width, 1.5" + 3.5" (center) would create 5" backspacing. A 9" wheel would already have 4.5" backspacing at the midline. So, the 10mm option would create approx the same backspacing as stock. That means the extra 2" would sit all on the outboard side of the hub.

I actually prefer the wheel sit about 1" outside the fenders. So, 10" on this wheel might be a tad further. Do the stock wheels sit at least 1/2" to 1" inside the fenders?

A 30mm offset would sit about 3/4" inch further in which might be perfect for my taste. But again, I'd have to wonder about inside clearance.

BTW: JHarris, what kind/size of wheel is in the 2nd pic of your sig? I love those wheels? Lift kit looks great too!