Will a 3 mm offset difference matter?

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Jul 16, 2009 | 04:57 PM

buzzdogear777

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Will a 3 mm offset difference matter?

I was told that the normal offset is 45mm. I found the set of rims I want, but they are 42mm offset. Is that going to matter?

Jul 16, 2009 | 04:58 PM

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Depends on the width of the wheels too.

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:13 PM

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here is the info for the wheel
Size: 18" x 7.5"
Bolt Pattern: 5/100 & 5/114.3
Offset: 42mm

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:21 PM

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no where near flush or rubbing, so ur fine

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:21 PM

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With the width of the wheel factored in, you'll extend an extra 9mm over stock. Not quite flush, but an improvement.

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:28 PM

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What would the offset have to be to be flush? 35ish?

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzdogear777

What would the offset have to be to be flush? 35ish?

35ish on a 9.5in wide rim

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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but 35 offset on a 18x8.5 looks nice too

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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You need an offset between 10-20 to be flush on a 7.5 wheel.

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