offset

[90civiclxryder]

i know this is a dumb question but what is offset? what is it for?

[2000Pimpinex]

I came across this while on another site.

Article from: IntegraR0064 at SHO

So...what is offset anyway?

Your rim is basically a metal cylinder, with some spokes and a mounting surface inside the cylinder. The offset is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the spokes/mounting surface. I could make you a picture, but it would be ugly and I like the one on the tire rack site (www.tirerack.com)

So if you had a zero offset wheel, the spokes and mounting surface would be right in the center of the cylinder. You've probably noticed most cars have the mounting surface right near the outside edge of the cylinder though, and thats because most cars nowadays (and ALL hondas/acuras) have a positive offset. Moving the mounting surface towards the outside edge of the rim is a positive offset. Recessing it into the rim farther than the centerline is also seen sometimes on rear wheel drive cars, although rarely. Thats called a negative offset.


Hope this helps

[90civiclxryder]

thanks that does help

[2000Pimpinex]

Hey man, no question is dumb. Feel free to ask any questions you or your friends might have. We are here to help each other out.

[IntegraR0064]

Hey 2000Pimpinex, I'm flattered that you're quoting me and all....but in the future, could you at least attribute the quote to me and say where it's from?

And if anyone wants to read the entire article I wrote (there's a picture to go along with that description, it makes it much easier) here's a link:

http://www.superhonda.org/board/showthread.php?threadid=3040


Thanks man...

[2000Pimpinex]

It was a great article but I ain't postin direct links to other sites. That's why I didn't do it in the first place.