What is offset??
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What is offset??
Just wanna know if someone can define what offset is. I hear bout it all the time, but I am not sure how it affects/relates to our cars. Also, if someone could tell me what is the stock offset and what the recommneded offset (if any) is for aftermarket wheels. THANK YOU! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.
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Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.
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[hr]Originally posted by: impetigo
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Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.
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[hr]Originally posted by: impetigo
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Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.
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Rep Power: 0 i've been wondering the same thing today and ppl seem to be saying that the offset should be 40-45, but that 40-42 is ideal. but that was for 17" wheels and tires, for 18" maybe 45 would be better but prolly 42 or so will be fine.
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