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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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wana learn about off set..

quik question about off set...have no idea about off set...

+40
+50
+38
+42
what does that mean...
ok wanna buy rims for my car...rims are...
18X9 FR +42
18X10RR +50
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN....
DOES +50 GIVE U MORE LIP ON RIMS OR LESS...
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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Smaller (number) the offset, the bigger the lip (of course, depends on design)...


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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RETed

Smaller (number) the offset, the bigger the lip (of course, depends on design)...
Also, the smaller the offset, the more likely you'll rub.

streetRx7: Those 18x9 +42 aren't a good idea, unless you're running coilovers, and/or roll your fenders.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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here is a good visual about offset...

and the thread about it
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...et#post2834138
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Hmmmmm...

My Finders Are Roll....lol...
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