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Soup · 13 Jun 2007, 09:31 am

How important is it? I read on vwvortex in a few places that if the offset on aftermarket wheels is different from the stock offset it can cause the suspension to wear out quickly even if the tires don't rub. I emailed tirerack and they of course said 'any wheel we sell will fit with no issues.' So does the offset matter that much?

Marek · 13 Jun 2007, 05:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Souperduck

How important is it? I read on vwvortex in a few places that if the offset on aftermarket wheels is different from the stock offset it can cause the suspension to wear out quickly even if the tires don't rub. I emailed tirerack and they of course said 'any wheel we sell will fit with no issues.' So does the offset matter that much?

its really important specially if the offset is smaller than what you should have, your rims might rub inside in tight turns which cannot be good. That why you usually would need spacers... The offset difference is bigger im not sure but i doubt it could cause problems, as you can put spacers up to 25mm on a car to make the wheels pop out a little. How much extra space are you looking for?

97talon · 14 Jun 2007, 05:55 am

I think that tire rack means that they already figure the required offset into the wheels.

01mmmz28 · 14 Jun 2007, 05:58 am

yes, offset matters...A LOT. Let the rim company set the offset for you according to the specific car.

97talon · 14 Jun 2007, 06:01 am

I just checked tire rack's site and when you choose the wheel it tells you the offset, so it's already figured out for you.

Soup · 14 Jun 2007, 06:28 am

Thanks for the help, maybe I read the vortex posts wrong or maybe they're just Dbags like in the mk4 forums.

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01mmmz28 Veteran Tremekian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On a national search to find burgh a dentist that will work on baboon teeth. Posts: 4,845 01mmmz28's Gallery	Re: wheel offset yes, offset matters...A LOT. Let the rim company set the offset for you according to the specific car. __________________ 2001 Z/28 LS1. Texas speed cam 231/237 598/595 112 lsa, .660 lift springs,7.4 hardened pushrods, lid, LT headers,TSP X pipe,Texas speed "true duels",Richmond 4.10 gears, stud kit, Thunder racing girdle cover, Spec stg 3+ clutch, ARP rod bolts, clevite main and rod bearings, 25% underdrive pulley, SLP 85mm MAF,black ZR1 rims 315/35/17 Nitto DR's, BMR subframes, BMR LCA's, Edelbrock TQ Arm, BMR pan hard bar. LS2 timing chain and gear set, LS6 ported oil pump.... Tuned by R.P.M. Performance. All labor done my ME and a few good friends !!!!

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Soup Dedicated Tremekian Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,891 Soup's Gallery	Re: wheel offset Thanks for the help, maybe I read the vortex posts wrong or maybe they're just Dbags like in the mk4 forums. __________________ 2006 Jetta - 2.5low 1988 Suzuki Samurai - rust city 2003 Buell Blast

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