Can Someone Explain "Offset"
06-02-03, 01:14 PM
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Can Someone Explain "Offset"
Can someone explain what the "offset" of a wheel is? It looks like it might be a distance, measured in millimeters. What does this value represent? Why should I care about it when I'm wheel shopping?
06-02-03, 01:23 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...explain+offset
You can also try a search on "explain offset." There should be a bunch of threads on that topic.
You can also try a search on "explain offset." There should be a bunch of threads on that topic.
06-02-03, 01:24 PM
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Laugh, just about the same time. Here is 3 diff ones
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...Explain+Offset
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Last edited by jpa2400; 06-02-03 at 01:25 PM.
06-02-03, 03:02 PM
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Offset is the distance in millemeters from the centerline of the wheel to the mounting flange. Check this out...
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DZ1&...ech/offset.htm
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DZ1&...ech/offset.htm
06-03-03, 06:29 AM
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It's also worth mentioning that the 'Tech' section @ TR has several great articles on wheels
Centerbore
Finishes and Care
Offset
Performance Benefits
Proper Lug Nuts or Lug Bolts
The Plus Concept
Tire & Wheel Package Ride Quality Confirmation
Using Alloy Wheels on the Track
What Determines Quality?
What Is An Alloy Wheel?
Wheel & Tire Owner's Manual
Wheel Construction
Wheel Lug Nut Torquing
Centerbore
Finishes and Care
Offset
Performance Benefits
Proper Lug Nuts or Lug Bolts
The Plus Concept
Tire & Wheel Package Ride Quality Confirmation
Using Alloy Wheels on the Track
What Determines Quality?
What Is An Alloy Wheel?
Wheel & Tire Owner's Manual
Wheel Construction
Wheel Lug Nut Torquing
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06-03-03, 04:26 PM
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Duh!
You're right, I'm so used to posting in the GS forum that I forgot. I'm curious about the factory offset on a 2003 GS300.
Last edited by GraceGSGrl; 06-03-03 at 04:26 PM.
06-03-03, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by GraceGSGrl
Follow-up question: What is the offset on the factory wheels? Is 0 (zero) a fair assumption?
Follow-up question: What is the offset on the factory wheels? Is 0 (zero) a fair assumption?
real quick..larger numbers place the overall wheel closer towards the middle, but then there's disc fitments and wheel design that change things up as well
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