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I'm gonna get flamed for this one..
but i tried searching and after looking into just about 10 pages of it.. i gave up..
WHAT IS OFFSET?!
i really dont know.. so... someone enlighten me in very simple terms.. thanks.. flame on...
WHAT IS OFFSET?!
i really dont know.. so... someone enlighten me in very simple terms.. thanks.. flame on...
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i believe its the distance of the center hub of the rim to the inner edge. then theres +/- offset, + will make the rims stick out towards the fenders more and - will make them sit in the housings more. somethin like that, lol
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its in the faq about wheels and tires, which since i clicked a link to get here not sure, should be at the top of the wheel and tire page.
basically the distance the wheel is from the ..... blonde moment and im def not blonde. arm, if u will
basically the distance the wheel is from the ..... blonde moment and im def not blonde. arm, if u will
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FYI, this may help as well!
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
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Originally Posted by RogerTTR
FYI, this may help as well!
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
Originally Posted by Dakine
The smaller the number of the offset the more it sticks out from its hub.
and whered you get that picture of me for your avatar, tc4italy?
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Originally Posted by Dakine
The smaller the number of the offset the more it sticks out from its hub.
and whered you get that picture of me for your avatar, tc4italy?
remember Hawaai?
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FYI, this may help as well!
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
Offset
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.
If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.
For more information and the diagrams for this text, please click on the following link:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Originally Posted by Dakine
The smaller the number of the offset the more it sticks out from its hub.
and whered you get that picture of me for your avatar, tc4italy?
remember Hawaai?
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Originally Posted by Dakine
The smaller the number of the offset the more it sticks out from its hub.
and whered you get that picture of me for your avatar, tc4italy?
remember Hawaai?
Happy b-day 
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Originally Posted by smilezdc
Originally Posted by tC4italy
noooooooSmiledc - remember we were looking at the same rims a couple times? I got mine :D
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Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by smilezdc
Originally Posted by tC4italy
noooooooSmiledc - remember we were looking at the same rims a couple times? I got mine :D
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Originally Posted by smilezdc
Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by smilezdc
Originally Posted by tC4italy
noooooooSmiledc - remember we were looking at the same rims a couple times? I got mine :D
Hmmmmm
.........................nope! :D
anyway I totally understand yr confusion about offsets.
