what does offset mean ??

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Sep 30, 2008 | 10:20 PM

eesuh

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what does offset mean ??

ok i know this is a dumb question but better to know NOW than later !
so what is offset mean? can someone give me a detailed explanation, thanks !

Sep 30, 2008 | 10:24 PM

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Re: what does offset mean ?? (eesuh)

anything that balances.

Sep 30, 2008 | 10:31 PM

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Re: what does offset mean ?? (KILLAB17VTEC)

doesnt make sense, lol.

what is the different numbers for. for example +32 etc. or low offset

Sep 30, 2008 | 11:00 PM

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Re: what does offset mean ?? (eesuh)

look in the faq of the wheel and tire forum, there is a pretty decent explanation with a diagram

Sep 30, 2008 | 11:02 PM

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youll get it quick

Oct 1, 2008 | 03:52 AM

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Re: (jdmer4life)

Offset is the distance, in mm, from the wheel centerline to the actual lug mounting face. Just a different way of saying "backspacing" that is harder to comprehend....

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