Looking for pics of wheels with a zero offset
#2
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
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
#4
01-07-2011 | 03:18 AM
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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
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
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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01-07-2011 | 02:12 PM
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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.
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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01-07-2011 | 05:19 PM
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From: Rockville, MD (right outside DC)
that doesnt click with me... wouldnt the closer the wheel to the vehicle translate to deep dishes?
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01-07-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Heres a link with a picture
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101