How important is wheel offset?

[MadOzodi]

I can understand that too little and too much offset can change the handling on a car, but is the difference between a 43mm offset and a 50mm offset really that great? I'm torn between the OZ Ultraleggeras, The WedsSport SA-70s & TC005s, and the Enkei Rs Ms & Rpm2s.

Obviously, these wheels are not all 18x7.5 or 18x8, but a mix of both. On an 18x8, the offset would be more significant since you have 1/2" more (1/4" effectively) rim to move into or out of the wheelwell, no? Of the choices I listed, the WedsSports seem to be on the edge of the spectrum, SA-70s on one side and the TC005s on the other.

*SIGH*

Or should I just say, "Screw It" and get the wheel that I thinks looks best that is the most affordable and under 19lbs.?

 

[tsunami]

lol after many months of deliberation with weights and offsets and sizes i finaly couldn't take it anymore and pulled the trigger on a 42mm offset 18x7.5 i am lowered on eibachs pro kit and haven't rubbed a bit... so with the wider fenders of the speed 3 you will probably be fine with a 42mm even if you did go to a 8" wide wheel... though i still suggest you test fit it.