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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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Will different offset harm my drivetrain

Hey Guys/Gals,

I bought these Rota G-force 18x9 +30 and +25 as my back up - incase one cracks on road or autocross. I currently run +30 all around. Will using +25 harm my diffs/transfercase front or rear?

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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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The general consensus is, Ok to run diff offsets as long as you run the same offset front side to side & rear side to side
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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The general consensus is, Ok to run diff offsets as long as you run the same offset front side to side & rear side to side

Thank you very much
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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as a spare to get you home, a different offset wheel on one corner won't cause any problems. I wouldn't leave it on because it could make the car handle weird. Especially if its on the front since it changes scrub radius..
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Different offsets on the front and rear won't matter, but I'd keep the front offset left and right the same and the rear offset left and right the same (why anyone would run different on a non-oval-track-car, i have no idea)

sizes and widths will hurt drivetrain, offset wont
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 02:19 PM
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This def. makes sense guys and probably help me save $$$ from replacing components on fully understanding my drivetrain. I bought these one ebay from a seller for $46 total for both. This shows you with lack knowledge with a cheap - can cost quadrople amount down the line. Thank you again guys.
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