What the hell is an offset?
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What the hell is an offset?
I want to put on some 15's with low profiles. I hear a lot of people saying that they put a something something offset. What is it and how do you do it? What is a good site to get one?
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Re: What the hell is an offset? (nightshift)
I could of chose to BASH you and Flame this thread to pieces... but...
Definition: Offset dictates how a wheel sits in relation to the hub. Factory wheel offset is determined by the location of the center line of the wheel bearings.
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
There is a thing called GOOGLE. Use it. There is a search button in the top right corner. Use it.
Modified by jo3blo3 at 10:49 AM 7/24/2006
Definition: Offset dictates how a wheel sits in relation to the hub. Factory wheel offset is determined by the location of the center line of the wheel bearings.
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
There is a thing called GOOGLE. Use it. There is a search button in the top right corner. Use it.
Modified by jo3blo3 at 10:49 AM 7/24/2006
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Tirerack has tech articles for general information regarding wheels/tires:
offset article -
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...d=101
other articles (future references) -
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/index.jsp
offset article -
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...d=101
other articles (future references) -
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/index.jsp
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Re: What the hell is an offset? (nightshift)
I feel sorry for you guys in the Fit forum to have such an annoying dumbass posting stupid questions all the time.
I really hope he doesn't venture outside this forum.
I really hope he doesn't venture outside this forum.
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Re: What the hell is an offset? (drewthomas14)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you guys really think he's serious. someone one h-t is obviously just having a good time at your expense.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can only hope it's a troll or someone having fun, but you can never be so sure.
I'm only an hour from the Fort, any good car shows or meets coming up?
You can only hope it's a troll or someone having fun, but you can never be so sure.
I'm only an hour from the Fort, any good car shows or meets coming up?
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