How important is offset?
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How important is offset?
How important is it to get a wheel with the 50mm offset?
When I search for compatible wheels on the online tire/wheel sites, it seems most aftermarket wheels are 42mm, 45mm, etc. Some are 50mm, but not many.
Would running anything other than 50mm damage the wheel bearings or something?
When I search for compatible wheels on the online tire/wheel sites, it seems most aftermarket wheels are 42mm, 45mm, etc. Some are 50mm, but not many.
Would running anything other than 50mm damage the wheel bearings or something?
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running a different offset will just bring the wheel in or out. it shouldn't affect it but will make it look more flush or tuck it in. most of us not running stockers are running something other than 50 offset.
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Going with a lower offset is OK. Like others have said, it will bring the wheel out from the center of the car, making them more flush with the fenders (looks better, more aggressive). But you also need to keep an eye on the width of the wheel.
Stock wheels are 8" wide with an offset of 50mm. My wheels are 8.5" wide with an offset of 38mm and they do not rub. A wheel that is 9.5" wide with the same offset would most likely rub, so you'd have to go with a higher offset, like 45mm. Here's a link to an offset calculator that will be helpful:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
If you aren't racing or planning on buying expensive ultra-light wheels, then I would suggest going with an 8.5" wide wheel (or 8", seems the X.5" sizes are more common though). Safe offset can be anywhere between 50mm and 40mm, you can go even lower if you want. I have 38mm, some have run 35mm with no rubbing, but depending on the diameter of the wheel (18", 19", etc.), the tire you are running and the amount of camber you have you may run into issues. Hope that helps.
Going with a lower offset is OK. Like others have said, it will bring the wheel out from the center of the car, making them more flush with the fenders (looks better, more aggressive). But you also need to keep an eye on the width of the wheel.
Stock wheels are 8" wide with an offset of 50mm. My wheels are 8.5" wide with an offset of 38mm and they do not rub. A wheel that is 9.5" wide with the same offset would most likely rub, so you'd have to go with a higher offset, like 45mm. Here's a link to an offset calculator that will be helpful:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
If you aren't racing or planning on buying expensive ultra-light wheels, then I would suggest going with an 8.5" wide wheel (or 8", seems the X.5" sizes are more common though). Safe offset can be anywhere between 50mm and 40mm, you can go even lower if you want. I have 38mm, some have run 35mm with no rubbing, but depending on the diameter of the wheel (18", 19", etc.), the tire you are running and the amount of camber you have you may run into issues. Hope that helps.
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9.5" +38 isn't supposed to rub with 245/40 but 275 it will. In between those sizes I dunno. Take home message is, for aesthetic purposes, get the lowest offset you can without rubbing in whatever size you deem appropriate.
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How important is it to get a wheel with the 50mm offset?
When I search for compatible wheels on the online tire/wheel sites, it seems most aftermarket wheels are 42mm, 45mm, etc. Some are 50mm, but not many.
Would running anything other than 50mm damage the wheel bearings or something?
When I search for compatible wheels on the online tire/wheel sites, it seems most aftermarket wheels are 42mm, 45mm, etc. Some are 50mm, but not many.
Would running anything other than 50mm damage the wheel bearings or something?
seeing that you've asked that question with concern, you should already know the answer. but, its a rather small amount and damage are only seen on the bearings over the long run. unless.... you get some low offset wheels that are 50mm in the wrong direction, shall you fit them, you break studs, damage bearings and much more.
ever seen a lowrider on extended 12" daytons 100 spoke wheels broke on the side of the freeway??? i have... and until then, i think you're safe if you stay away from selection of that kind.
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