Wheel offset question

[Insane00]

I am looking at a set of Racing Hart CX 19" by 7.5 rims. I want to put an air ride system on my 2000 mitsubishi galant. I saw this system on a car with ADR X-Factor 19" by 8 rims and they looked like they just barely tucked. The offset I have found (for all) x-factor rims is 35 millimeter and I believe the ideal offset for my car is 43 millimeters. I was wondering if the 43 offset would give my more or less room in the wheel wells than the 35 offset? I believe both of these offsets are positive. Also, I believe that the CX 19" by 8 which come in a 51 millimeter offset and if these would give me more clearance than the 43 offset let me know. Thanks for any help guys.

[monty120]

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[Grant@Tirerack]

The higher the offset number, the more it moves the wheel/tire toward the suspension and into the wheel well. The lower that number, the further out toward the fenders. You have to make sure that if you go with a higher offset wheel, they have test fit these wheels on your car model. It will limit brake clearance on the back of the wheel.