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Looking for pics of wheels with a zero offset

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Old 01-04-2011 | 03:32 PM
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4x4 with 20's and a zero offset. If you have pics please post em. thanks!
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 08:51 PM
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not sure on the different between offset and backspacing, but if there the same or similar,

1) i dont think 0 offset exists and
2) i dont think it'd be safe to run it

because with a 0 offset, the wheel would begin where you bolt it on then stick out the width of the wheel, 1 good bump and you could be screwing up all sorts of parts, where as a decent size backspacing (4.5") allows for the center of the wheel to be centered on the hub, half sticking over, and half sticking out.

dont know if that makes any sense, but heres a picture i found on google for reference

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CDsQ9QEwBQ
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 09:29 PM
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there is a difference between the two and 0 offset does exist. Most of Procomps wheels have 0 offset, bringing the wheel in closer to the vehicle
 
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Originally Posted by mdram43
not sure on the different between offset and backspacing, but if there the same or similar,

1) i dont think 0 offset exists and
2) i dont think it'd be safe to run it

because with a 0 offset, the wheel would begin where you bolt it on then stick out the width of the wheel, 1 good bump and you could be screwing up all sorts of parts, where as a decent size backspacing (4.5") allows for the center of the wheel to be centered on the hub, half sticking over, and half sticking out.

dont know if that makes any sense, but heres a picture i found on google for reference

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CDsQ9QEwBQ
0 Offset means the tire sticks out half the width of the wheel.

Basically, 0 offset means that the mounting mount of the rim is centered. Negative offset allows the tire to sit in over the hub - most vehicles have negative offset. Positive offset pushes the tire outward and is not very common due to the stresses it typically invokes.

Negative offset to where the wheel is centered on the hub pivot is theoretically the most ideal as the wheel just pivots in spot as it turns - any other configuration has the tire shift slightly forward and backwards as the wheels are turned.
 
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Old 01-07-2011 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Revo
0 Offset means the tire sticks out half the width of the wheel.

Basically, 0 offset means that the mounting mount of the rim is centered. Negative offset allows the tire to sit in over the hub - most vehicles have negative offset. Positive offset pushes the tire outward and is not very common due to the stresses it typically invokes.

Negative offset to where the wheel is centered on the hub pivot is theoretically the most ideal as the wheel just pivots in spot as it turns - any other configuration has the tire shift slightly forward and backwards as the wheels are turned.
Sorry but you have that switched. Negative offset pushes the center of the wheel farther out for the deep dish or wide look. Positive offset brings the center of the wheel towards the hub. This will tuck the tires under your fenders
 
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Originally Posted by bigred3297
Sorry but you have that switched. Negative offset pushes the center of the wheel farther out for the deep dish or wide look. Positive offset brings the center of the wheel towards the hub. This will tuck the tires under your fenders

that doesnt click with me... wouldnt the closer the wheel to the vehicle translate to deep dishes?
 
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Originally Posted by mdram43
that doesnt click with me... wouldnt the closer the wheel to the vehicle translate to deep dishes?
Negative offset brings the center of the wheel farther out. I am referring to the actual dish... This brings the the hub farther towards the inside of the wheel. This way you have less dish on the inside of the hub and more dish on the outside of the hub.

Heres a link with a picture
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
 



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