is it the higher the offset the farther out the wheels sit or the higher the offset the further in they sit?

 

The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel.


The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel

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 and newer rear drive cars.

The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.

 

Who's "we" ?

 

obviously whaazup doesnt know jack shit about offset, but he's a pro at google!



jfwy

 

hahaha

just helping out. but I always used backspacing never really heard about off set

-garrett