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Originally Posted by mazdarazmataz
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Hi mate.
New here myself too. Only been at my build for 5weeks and, like you i was confused over the whole wheel / offset / tyre situation. I have used a MK2 donor, rolled the rear arches and can tell you what i have gone for and what in hindsight works / doesn't work.
I made the mistake of ordering 25mm spacers for the back end (over 100 quid) before i had found my wheels. I then found a decent set of 16x8 Dare DCC's with near new tyres on (good price). These werent staggered, had an offset of 20, and have 195/55/16 tyres on. The fronts are spot on, the rears (even with the spacers) look a little lost in the rear arches. I will be changing the rea tyres to a 225 width to give the back end a wider stance, but even then they would bnefit from wider spacer (might have a look on the Bay for some 2nd hand). In my (humble) opinion find the wheels you like that are going to fit, then play about wih a tape measure / steel rule to give you an idea of tyre size / spacers.
Hope the build goes well, and don't be afraid of asking questions - I have asked some crackers believe me!!!