Offsets and Backspacing
Posted by Tire & Wheel specialist...Pam on Feb 22nd 2017
Two of the most commonly unknown aspects when buying a new set of wheels are the offset and backspacing measurements.What does
offset mean?
The offset of a wheel is the distance between
the center line of the wheel and the hub mounting surface. A positive offset
means that the hub mounting surface is closer to the outside edge. A negative
offset means that the hub mounting surface is closer to the inside edge. An
improper offset can cause the tire to rub against the outside fender or insid
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