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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Off-set?

I don't know nothing about wheel off-set or anything. Can some one put into terms I could understand.

Will + off-set have the wheels stick out more from the fender or not?

please clarify.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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the lower the offset the more the wheel sticks out.
All wheels have an offset. its measure in mm and I dont know what the term is for 0, but basically evo wheels for example are +38mm stock. If you go down to a +20mm, then the wheel sticks out another 18 mm from stock. Lower offset wheels put the outer edge of the wheel further out, which sometimes will create a concave look in which the spokes go in from the lip.

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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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The term for 0 is centerline.
Check this article out for more information:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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I ordered 19x9 +22. Is that going to be flush or stick out a little.

I prefer it to stick out some. If it's not enough I might use spacers.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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how does this affect handling?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve@NrgTech
the lower the offset the more the wheel sticks out.
All wheels have an offset. its measure in mm and I dont know what the term is for 0, but basically evo wheels for example are +38mm stock. If you go down to a +20mm, then the wheel sticks out another 18 mm from stock. Lower offset wheels put the outer edge of the wheel further out, which sometimes will create a concave look in which the spokes go in from the lip.


Thanks for explaining that.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DirectorSe7en
I ordered 19x9 +22. Is that going to be flush or stick out a little.

I prefer it to stick out some. If it's not enough I might use spacers.

it wont stick out, will just be flush, if not flush a hair inside the fender
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve@NrgTech
it wont stick out, will just be flush, if not flush a hair inside the fender
It should look good though..

I'll be going with 18 x 9.5 +22
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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What size spacer should I use to get it to stick out a little?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DirectorSe7en
What size spacer should I use to get it to stick out a little?
You should get a wheel that fits the way you want it to without spacers. To match an 18x9.5+20 (My wheels), you would need a 8mm spacer, at that point you will need extended studs.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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18/9 with 22 off set will work on the X without rubbing or rolling the fenders?
I'm planing to get those with 255 35 -18 tires.
thanks
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Did i read correctly in here that the stock evo MR offset is +38?
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