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Old 08-15-06, 03:16 PM
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What determines the width of a lip on a wheel? I am assuming it has to do with the offset?

For example, If a wheel had a +36 offset, the lip would be wider than the same wheel with a +42 offset? Or does the width of a wheel 8.5in or 9.5in play a factor in the width of the lip too?

Someone correct me if im wrong.
Old 08-15-06, 11:01 PM
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offsets and widths go hand in hand with each other, so by just looking at offsets it's meaningless.

and lip size? it depends on spoke design, disc type, and width/offsets
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if both wheels were the same size say 18x8.5. one wheel was +35, other +45. AND they both have the same disc type. then yes the one with the lower offset has a bigger lip. on JDM wheel sites, most of them have a chart so u can see the lip size.
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