Tech / Misc Tech topics that don't seem to go elsewhere.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

FWD rims vs RWD rims

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:18 PM
  #1  
-KangaRod-'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Default FWD rims vs RWD rims

Hey guys,
just a pattern I've been noticing. Why do companies sell two rims with two totally different offsets (one for a FWD, around +35mm, and the other for a RWD - around -20m). Why would it make a difference if the car was FWD or RWD, wouldn't the rim hit the suspension components just the same?
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:30 PM
  #2  
hatchedzex's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: vernon, ct, USA
Default Re: FWD rims vs RWD rims (-KangaRod-)

its just the companys idea fer their off set and lug pattern. neons have 5 lug pattern and usally all the cars that run 5 lug patterns are the domestic version of a jap car. like the sebring and the mitsu cars. its dumb just what companies do. the fwd and rwd really isnt the case alot of rwd cars run 4 lug. when u get into high tq then the 5 lug kicks in. you need more power diffusion and 4 studs wont hold.
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:31 PM
  #3  
b18c1995's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 520
Likes: 0
From: DM, Iowa, United States
Default

the rwd drive rims with the really low offsets may be to tuck a larger wheel/tire without rubbing and whatnot in the rear.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
turnsignalandy
Wheel and Tire
4
Aug 1, 2007 06:27 AM
Don Jefe
Wheel and Tire
1
Jun 2, 2005 07:43 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:20 PM.