Tremek Car Videos - Street Car Drag Racing Videos  

Go Back   Tremek Car Videos - Street Car Drag Racing Videos > Car Tech Section > Technical Discussion
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Photo Gallery Parts Search  

Tremek Car Video Forum

Car Rims | Body Kits
wheel offset


 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 13 Jun 2007, 09:31 am   #1 (permalink)
Dedicated Tremekian
 
Soup's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,891
Send a message via AIM to Soup
Default wheel offset

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?
__________________
2006 Jetta - 2.5low
1988 Suzuki Samurai - rust city
2003 Buell Blast
Soup is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 13 Jun 2007, 05:57 pm   #2 (permalink)
Veteran Tremekian
 
Marek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Montreal
Posts: 4,211
Send a message via MSN to Marek
Default Re: wheel offset

Quote:
Originally Posted by Souperduck View Post
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?
__________________
¤´¨)
¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*¨)
(¸.·´ (¸.·` ¤
roll it up and smoke it.
'92 944T, 3"straight pipe+18psi=fun-'91 244DL, stock
Marek is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 14 Jun 2007, 05:55 am   #3 (permalink)
MYMOM>3000GT>LS1>MUSTANG
 
97talon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Laconia NH
Posts: 16,231
Infractions: 0/2 (200)
Send a message via AIM to 97talon
Default Re: wheel offset

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

Quote:
Originally Posted by American Psycho View Post
in heaven jesus thinks your a cu.nt for having an auto
Quote:
Originally Posted by American Psycho View Post
Blair showed me his tits, I wish i seen memphis' sunflower seed collection instead
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford88 View Post
BLAH IM FORD RICER IN DISGUISE I DONT NEED WOMENZ BECAUSE I HAVE A VAAAGGGIIINNNNAAA
97talon is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 14 Jun 2007, 05:58 am   #4 (permalink)
Veteran Tremekian
 
01mmmz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On a national search to find burgh a dentist that will work on baboon teeth.
Posts: 4,845
Default 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 !!!!
01mmmz28 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 14 Jun 2007, 06:01 am   #5 (permalink)
MYMOM>3000GT>LS1>MUSTANG
 
97talon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Laconia NH
Posts: 16,231
Infractions: 0/2 (200)
Send a message via AIM to 97talon
Default Re: wheel offset

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.
__________________

Quote:
Originally Posted by American Psycho View Post
in heaven jesus thinks your a cu.nt for having an auto
Quote:
Originally Posted by American Psycho View Post
Blair showed me his tits, I wish i seen memphis' sunflower seed collection instead
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford88 View Post
BLAH IM FORD RICER IN DISGUISE I DONT NEED WOMENZ BECAUSE I HAVE A VAAAGGGIIINNNNAAA
97talon is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 14 Jun 2007, 06:28 am   #6 (permalink)
Dedicated Tremekian
 
Soup's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,891
Send a message via AIM to Soup
Default 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
Soup is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
racing wheel question EVILZ33 Gamers Lounge 3 28 Feb 2007 08:05 pm
Logitech G25 wheel? Spitfire Gamers Lounge 17 18 Nov 2006 05:34 am
Opinions - New Wheel Style B18BSol Car Pictures 20 22 Feb 2006 04:14 pm
Whats a good PS2 steering wheel and for a good price? new_formula_S2K Off Topic Chat 13 28 Mar 2005 10:37 pm


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:33 am.





Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO © 2008, Crawlability, Inc.
TREMEK Car Videos 2003-2007 All posts are the copyright of the original authors and must be referenced with a link.