rims and offset

Discussion in 'Suspension / Steering' started by kevinkyang, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    i need to know how much offset i can have with each rim size up to 16s? tried looking but couldn't find the thread. a link would be nice. or a write up would be cool too.
     
  2. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Stock offset is 38+mm.
     
  3. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    cool. so, anything that has 38+ offset should be cool then?
     
  4. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Oops, I meant 39+offset for the GTS. I'm pretty sure the ST is the same offset but you can always check your rims for the markings to make sure.
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  5. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    sweet thanks dude. i dont think that the steelies give that kinda info. :p
     
  6. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    oh yea, umm... what does the number of the offset indicate? the bigger the number the wider? or the bigger the thinner........? im thinkin wider.
     
  7. 86CelicaGT-S

    86CelicaGT-S Well-Known Member

    The offset indicates the placement of the "spokes" within the rim. The centre of the rim is 0 and positive offsets have the "spokes" closer to the outside of the rim (away from the car) and negative offsets have the "spokes" closer to the inside of the rim (inside of the wheel well).
     
  8. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    oh ok i think i get it. so then it would be like the negative offset would indicate a deep dished rim set then. and the the positive woul have it out like stock rims. right?
     
  9. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    exactly.
    also keep in mind if you have super low offset rims u may have to roll ur fenders. low offest rims look badass tho :D
     
  10. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    hell yes! if i could have it in the negatives and still be cool i'd totally do it. make the car look siiiiiick
     

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