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A quick guide to understanding Rim Offset / wheel offset for those of you buying some new rims for your cars, as the wrong offset can make a set of rims either not fit at all, or just not give you the right look :D Its all pretty simple, and the pic should be a huge help :P

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The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.

ZERO OFFSET

The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

POSITIVE OFFSET

The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

NEGATIVE OFFSET

The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

Meggala's nissan wheel offset guide.

Meggalas Nissan Wheel Offset Guide - COVERS ALL IMPORTS,(linky)

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NISZILA Grand Master

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Something that is also very useful is the offset calculator. Give you a measurement of the difference between your current wheels and your new rims. Will help you work out if those new rims will fit - clicky

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Basti Grand Master

Basti

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http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html

heres another offset calc. im not sure if its the same but i thought that the first one used to be accessible. i have used it b4 w/o needing to log on

and another

http://www.driftworks.com/resources/wheel-...culator,17.html

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Just as important as the offset is the disk type for some Japanese rims, or just the clearance for rims in general - make sure the spokes clear the brake calipers before you pay for them.

Made an expensive mistake in ordering Volk GT-Cs which arrived with a B-disk type which didn't clear the stock Brembos on the front of my R33 GTR.

Matt

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