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Check out the diagrams below for a visual illustration of each offset type. You can see how a positive offset will tuck the assembly further under the fender, while a zero or negative offset pushes the wheel out towards or even past the fender.
Use our wheel offset calculator to visualize the new tire position when changing wheel and tire sizes. Convert wheel offset and backspacing to calculate the correct setup for your vehicle.
Wheel offset is the positioning of a wheel within the wheel well and the space between its centerline and mounting surface—either positive, negative, or zero.
The offset of a wheel is the distance between its centerline, which is the center of the wheel, and the mounting surface, which is the part of the wheel that makes contact with the wheel hub. Backspace is the distance from the inside edge of the wheel to the mounting surface.
A wheel’s offset refers to the specific location of a rim’s mounting plate relative to the centerline of that rim. A rim with a neutral offset has a mounting plate perfectly in the center. Positive offset means the plate is further away from the car, while negative means the plate is closer.
Wheel offset refers to the wheel mount in your wheel wells, and will determine how much space you have on either side of the wheel. Read on for more information.
The hub mounting surface is located in the front half of the wheel closer to the wheel face. This tucks the entire wheel in toward the brakes and vehicle suspension. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front-wheel drive cars and newer rear-wheel drive cars.
Here are some key terms you should know to help determine the ideal offset for custom wheels. The cutaway-view illustration below shows the difference between the three basic types of wheel offset, and how they can affect suspension clearance and overall fit. CENTERLINE
Broadly speaking, wheel offset is the measurement between the centerline of the wheel, and the point where its mounting flange meets the vehicle’s hub. If the mounting flange and the centerline perfectly match, the wheel is said to have zero offset. However, most wheels have some degree of offset.
The offset of a wheel is calculated by measuring the distance between the centerline and the hub mounting surface, or the backpad of the wheel. It is measured in millimeters. If the backpad is lined up with the centerline of the wheel, then the offset is 0.