tire offsets
#21
09-16-2009, 03:49 AM
Wow that truck you like is sweet, I am in the same boat as you I am getting a 07 Dakota and I want to do a few things to it and I dont have a clue about tire rub and so forth and my truck comes with p265/60R18 tires so if I ride along with this thread and see where we go.. Cya Slick
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#23
09-16-2009, 11:26 AM
Hey SLEDS. Because you are the resident expert on 17" Chrome Clad wheels. Can you please give me your opinion. Do you think the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 tires pictured in size 265/70/17 will fit under stock ride without significant rubbing?
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My eventual goal is to get these tires, offset the rears outward just a little and drop the back 1" with the lowering shackles. Kind of a lowered mud look without adversely affecting any 4x4 components. Still (at least stock) capeable of offroading, without damaging the fender wells (outside of light rubbing)....at the same time, it will never see mud (I know I'm a posser), and I want to lose the rake. The generator photo shows a more level look from the tounge weight.
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My eventual goal is to get these tires, offset the rears outward just a little and drop the back 1" with the lowering shackles. Kind of a lowered mud look without adversely affecting any 4x4 components. Still (at least stock) capeable of offroading, without damaging the fender wells (outside of light rubbing)....at the same time, it will never see mud (I know I'm a posser), and I want to lose the rake. The generator photo shows a more level look from the tounge weight.
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09-18-2009, 03:33 AM
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I think you will be o.k. Staying with the 265 is definately needed, but I don't see any problems. I don't think lifting the front end gives you any more clearance inside the by the frame etc. anyways. 32" tire should be good. You may have to trim just a bit of the inner fender by the mudflap. Easy to do, you can even use tin snips.
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09-18-2009, 01:44 PM
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09-18-2009, 05:27 PM
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Definition: Offset dictates how a wheel sits in relation to the hub. Factory wheel offset is determined by the location of the center line of the wheel bearings.
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
Reference: http://trucks.about.com/od/trucksglo.../bl_offset.htm
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
Reference: http://trucks.about.com/od/trucksglo.../bl_offset.htm
#29
09-18-2009, 11:19 PM
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Definition: Offset dictates how a wheel sits in relation to the hub. Factory wheel offset is determined by the location of the center line of the wheel bearings.
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
Reference: http://trucks.about.com/od/trucksglo.../bl_offset.htm
Many aftermarket wheels are designed for a specific look or style and may not adhere to the manufacturer's design. You've probably seen wheels that stick out past the vehicle's body (positive offset), and others where the center is nearly flush with the outer portion of the rim (negative offset). While they may have the look or style you desire they may also shorten wheel bearing life.
Reference: http://trucks.about.com/od/trucksglo.../bl_offset.htm
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