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?
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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. |
Laugh, just about the same time. Here is 3 diff ones
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Offset
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 |
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 |
Follow-up question: What is the offset on the factory wheels? Is 0 (zero) a fair assumption?
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What Car?
That all depends on what car you have... maybe I missed it but I didn't see that you said what car.
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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.
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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? 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 |
Offset
The Stock 16 inch wheel is positive 55. ie ET55.
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