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Old 11-26-2013, 04:49 PM   #1
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How does one figure out wheel size with offset? It is spelled out on the wheel somewhere? I know they are 18's but where do I find the rest?

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On the back of the wheel (usually on a spoke) you should see a marking "et" followed by a number.
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Old 11-26-2013, 07:12 PM   #3
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So what are the markings on the outside of the wheel directly under the valve stem oriface?
My car has 7 55 (F) and 8.5 50 (R) which I have always assumed was the width and offset size of each rim.
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Steve Tinker and JD are both correct!
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Yes, they are both inside and outside.

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Old 11-27-2013, 04:38 AM   #6
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So what are the markings on the outside of the wheel directly under the valve stem oriface?
My car has 7 55 (F) and 8.5 50 (R) which I have always assumed was the width and offset size of each rim.
Typically the offsets are marked on the back of the wheel, unless of course, you live in a different hemisphere.

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