I've been using phone dial wheels for autox and wanted to switch same width F/R.
I currently have 8JET52.3 (part number 951.362.116.01). I've located two rims 8JET23.3 (part number 951.362.116.00). What's the consequence of running different offsets on performance?
These will be primary for AX but a few track days are sure to be in the picture.
If these work, which offset should go Front?
Thanks.
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Thank you. I guess I got it backwards. I thought a smaller offset would have moved the wheel inward and possibly not clear the brakes. Do our cars have positive or negative offsets?
My stock street are 255/40/17 on the rear. If these fit on the front would I be right that 225/50/16 with the different offset will fit? From memory I though the 17" wheels have offsets of 55 or 62 mm. It seems the 30 cm wider tires less 4 cm offset difference might do.
I'm not arguing but want to better understand and it seems I've got something backwards in my thinking. Thanks.
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Less offset means the wheels are further outboard. More offset means further inboard. I have a set of wheels with a 70 mm offset and I need spacers to move them out to fill the wheel wells. I think that about 55 mm front offsets and 52 mm rear offsets are the most common.
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I had the good luck to be stuck in traffic and have time to visualize the wheel. Yep, I'm a moron. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blush.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
The hub is where it is and the wheel moves!! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I also didn't realize how little space is left to the fender. Hey it's cold out in the garage to visit the queen!
Thanks again for the help.
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