offset question
03-08-03, 02:52 PM
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offset question
Hi, i am just not sure what is an offset ?
The queston is if a car's orginal(recommended) rim offset is 45, will it be able to use a naftermarket wheels tat with a offset of 42 ? thanks guys!
The queston is if a car's orginal(recommended) rim offset is 45, will it be able to use a naftermarket wheels tat with a offset of 42 ? thanks guys!
03-09-03, 07:07 PM
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not a pro on this stuff but i think offset is measured in mm so that's only a difference of 3mm
given that the same sized tyres from different companies vary by 5mm or more i'd say you'd have no problems
eric e
given that the same sized tyres from different companies vary by 5mm or more i'd say you'd have no problems
eric e
03-09-03, 07:13 PM
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as to what offset is
it is the difference from the center of the wheel to the face that bolts to the hub
so 0 offset means the bolting face is at the center of the wheel
45mm offset means it is 45mm off set
too much offset means the tyre will foul the guards when the suspension compresses
think you're going for 3mm offset less, so no problems
eric e
again, not a pro, just what i understood from last month when asking the same Q myself
anyone feel free to correct
it is the difference from the center of the wheel to the face that bolts to the hub
so 0 offset means the bolting face is at the center of the wheel
45mm offset means it is 45mm off set
too much offset means the tyre will foul the guards when the suspension compresses
think you're going for 3mm offset less, so no problems
eric e
again, not a pro, just what i understood from last month when asking the same Q myself
anyone feel free to correct
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