do 3d gen wheels with a +44 offset fit in our cars??
12-17-02, 10:36 AM
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do 3d gen wheels with a +44 offset fit in our cars??
do 3d gen wheels with a +44 offset fit in our cars??
What is the Offset anyways???
I did a search but i found bunch of information but nothing specific and to the point.
What is the Offset anyways???
I did a search but i found bunch of information but nothing specific and to the point.
12-18-02, 05:40 PM
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Offset is simply the distance between the imaginary center line of the wheel and the mounting surface of the center section/wheel hub.
You cannot mention offset w/o mentioning the width of the wheel.
Ex. A 17X11 +40 adds 1" to both sides of a 17X9 +40 (to borrow from an example in another thread, here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=140802)
Obviously, if you don't have an extra inch on the inside (to clear suspension bits) or on the outside (to clear the fender lip), 17X11 +40 will not work. Therefore, we can't just make a blank statement that a +40 (or +50, or +whatever) wheel will fit.
You cannot mention offset w/o mentioning the width of the wheel.
Ex. A 17X11 +40 adds 1" to both sides of a 17X9 +40 (to borrow from an example in another thread, here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=140802)
Obviously, if you don't have an extra inch on the inside (to clear suspension bits) or on the outside (to clear the fender lip), 17X11 +40 will not work. Therefore, we can't just make a blank statement that a +40 (or +50, or +whatever) wheel will fit.
Last edited by dclin; 12-18-02 at 05:43 PM.
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12-18-02, 08:43 PM
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So basically Dclin is asking you to tell us the wheel's complete specifications: width and offset are dependent on each other.
Most likely it will fit. Cause we don't condone putting thinner than an 8" wheel on the FD. As long as it's not 9.5-10" wide you should be fine. But to be safe please give us the width spec on the wheel.
Rishie
Most likely it will fit. Cause we don't condone putting thinner than an 8" wheel on the FD. As long as it's not 9.5-10" wide you should be fine. But to be safe please give us the width spec on the wheel.
Rishie
01-02-03, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by powermalex
What's the offset for 2nd gen wheels? I'm talking about the 5 spoke that came with the GXL and Sport models
What's the offset for 2nd gen wheels? I'm talking about the 5 spoke that came with the GXL and Sport models
01-03-03, 07:25 AM
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i have seen a few people put 3rd gen wheels on 2nd gen cars i am lookin for a set of fd wheels for my car for daily driver and winter wheels look good and are light
