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Old 10-31-2013, 05:22 PM   #1
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Can someone shed some light

On what wheel offset actually means? I was just looking at rims...18" etc.m 8.5 in front 9.5 in back with 45mm offsets. What in the Hel! Does that mean

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Old 10-31-2013, 07:04 PM   #2
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Offset refers to the distance between the center line of the wheel and the back pad (the part of the wheel that interfaces with the hub).
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Old 11-01-2013, 08:56 AM   #3
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Here is the best tire/wheel size comparison tool that I use all the time.

Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com

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