Wheel ET offsets

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Post Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:30 pm

I just found this quote and thought you might like what it is winkeye

"So as you said the smaller the offset the closer to the arch.
The larger the offset, the closer the face of the wheel is to the hub, therefor creating more space between the face of the wheel and the arch.

You also need to take into account the width of the actual rim.

E.g a 9.5" rim with and offset of 45 will sit closer to the arch than a 9" rim with the same offset."


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Post Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:57 pm

Oponeo have a great explanation on their website

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/blog/wheel-wid ... -explained