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Old 06-04-2007, 08:09 AM
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Default Is it offset or backspace?

Before I call Sonny at A&C the manual says "offset" for tire rim selection. I think this might be a misprint. It doesn't say negative or positive offset.

On a 10" rim it says to have a 4" offset. That would make 9" of back spacing?



I found this Yokoham explanation.

Wheel offset
The wheel's offset is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. To determine wheel offset:
Position the wheel on a flat surface and measure its overall width.
Divide the overall width by two, then subtract this result from the backspace value.

Offset = Backspace - (Rim Width ÷ 2)

The offset of a wheel can be one of the following three settings:

Zero offset:
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive offset:
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front-wheel drive cars.

Negative offset:
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheel's centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically negative offset.



Thanks
Ron
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