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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: dentedzuk on December 27, 2008, 09:49:27 AM

Title: offset question
Post by: dentedzuk on December 27, 2008, 09:49:27 AM

Can someone explain to me about offset wheels... I don't  know anything about them?!   I would like to get some black steel rims that stick out 2" farther than factory wheels. but have no idea what kinda offset that would be..  Huh
Thanks
James

Title: Re: offset question
Post by: fordguy79 on December 27, 2008, 08:42:19 PM

to find the back space of a wheel lay it face down put a strait edge then get ruler and get a reading from mounting flange to the strait edge   then just ask for rimes with 2" less back space

Title: Re: offset question
Post by: Merlin93 on December 27, 2008, 09:25:19 PM

Offset and backspace are two different, but equivalent ways of specifying how a wheel mounts.  Offset is measured from the wheel centerline and can be positive or negative.  Backspace is measured from the innermost edge of the wheel rim.

See:  http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=20928  for a nice diagram from quebecsamurai.
Also, see:  http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html  for a useful chart.