I heard some guy talking about how a 0 offset wheel would be better versus a +15 offset wheel for a FWD for traction reasons? Could anyone please enlighten me? Thank you.

 

Hes an idiot. Dont speak to him ever again.

 

lemme guess, he has 0 offset rims and swears by them?

 

Probably XXR 002s with poke.

 

0 offset all around 16x8

 

what exactly was his argument? i'd love to hear this.

 

Well I bought diamond racing steelies (stupid me) for my CX (i think i have borderline down syndrome no power steering and 25 lb wheels) and I told him the offsets and he's like why is your front so high? you should've gotten zero for better traction. (As if people care about traction when they slam the crap out of their cars) Anyway I only bought the diamonds cause I got them for a steal new tires + good condition wheels for $400 and I had a tire blowout on the freeway (stock 13" steelies) so I was forced to put these on. Tomorrow I am buying another 13".

 

Offset doesn't change how much rubber is on the pavement, which is pretty much all there is to traction. Your friend is a moron.

 

Having the wheels out farther does increase lateral grip slightly, and changes the feel in steering.

The car will ginerally take turns better the farther the tires are out, but there is always a caveat as well.

I'm looking to get 10mm spacers for all 4 wheels making my +44 volks +34 in an attempt to increase lateral grip.

 

Notice how Lib said 34, not 0.