How to Measure for Aftermarket Wheels

[@FitmentIndustries]

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[@1atinlove]

Gelz! There she is, the unicorn Toybaru...she looks good. Awesome vid...keep it coming..can you do a vid on cylinder heads for our cars. Just to iron out some of the quirks. I have the block, just cat figure out if there is anything i can do for the rocker arms.

[@heavychevy383]

great explanation dude ...well done ...thank u

[@caydunnrandall7141]

Could you make a “so you want” video over early 2000s lancers like the OZ rally edition please

[@thomasfeddema9379]

I just got my first car really looking forward to make something nice out of it. It’s a w124 Mercedes-Benz from 1987 200series (with some engine problems) most could fix right away, some broken parts in the cylinder head. (Broken camshaft) Oh and when the engine is running the car shakes a lot and makes a lot of noise. Any idea what that could be ? I wil change the oil and oil filter. I hope someone can give me some tips. So I can make this car a bit nicer and wil last a lifetime. I am only 14 and don’t have a lot of experience. Best wishes from the Netherlands (hope my English is not to bad)

[@vladkuz1298]

So If I run 18x9.5 with et35 or et38 with the tire 245/35r18 and lowering springs 0.5 drop I will not rub at all and have nice flush setup ?

[@Djdonthate]

I feel like y'all uploaded this specifically for me because I keep checking the website trying to figure out what wheel size I will need

[@krazhmatik13]

Same bro been searching and bam pull up KZbin and here's this video in my recommended

[@OACSOME]

T.I is goat bro

[@SpitFyrr]

I feel the same way, especially considering the car I'm looking to get wheels on is the one he's using as an example.

[@A.Quintanilla]

Lol

[@Tom-v7i]

I was thinking the same, he’s probably tired of everybody asking that’s why he came up with this video lol..😂

[@futureporscheowner8337]

This video was extremely helpful, thanks guys! Here are the sparknotes of the vid for the boys and girls Hopefully it helps Backspacing for your wheels (measurement)- 1:52 Backspacing: is defined as the distance from the hub mounting surface to the inside lip of the wheel (measured in inches). More backspacing puts the tire closer to the center of the vehicle. A related term is known as offset, which relates the hub mounting surface to the centerline of the rim. (2:17) for diagram Compress your strut where you car would be on the ground Get a point of reference (ex. stick) that is long enough to measure (being above your brake rotors) Find the distance of the front mounting hub to the back where the 1st main point of contact of where anything is (ex. strut) - distance between front mounting hub to strut (ex. 8 ⅝ inches) BACKSPACING = 8 ⅝ inches FrontSpacing for your wheels (measurement) - 3:55 Once you figure out back and front spacing, you will know what width you will have to work with FrontSpacing is measured from the inside of the fender to the front of the mounting hub. Get a point of reference (ex. stick) that is long enough to measure (being long enough to go down from your inside fender to the same length as your mounting hub) Find the distance between front of the mounting hub to the inside of the fender (ex. 2 ½ inches) Width (Measurement) - 4:55 (Backspacing + Frontspacing) - 1 inch = Maximum wheel width You round to the nearest inch 8 ⅝ + 2 ½ = 11 ⅛ th inches 11 ⅛ - 1 = 10 ⅛ inches (before rounding) Final Answer: 10 inches Width (maximum) Diameter - 5:58 Use your best judgement for that. Ex. Don’t run a 22 inch wheel on a BRZ or FRS Offset - 6:23 Offset: Offset is the measured distance between the hub mounting surface and the centre line of the rim (in millimeters) (6:39) offset diagram and explanation Positive Offset: the mounting surface is going to move towards the outside of the car (wheel hub is pushed out towards the fenders). AKA means that the wheel is going to sink in more towards the car. Zero Offset: mounting surface is right in the middle Negative Offset: the mounting surface is being pushed towards the the back of the wheel towards the inside of the car while pushing the wheel out. You need to figure out the front spacing to find the backspacing of the wheel Once you find the backspacing of the wheel itself and the width, you can determine your offset Wheel backspacing = Width - Front Spacing Ex. (9:34) - Want to get more of a flush set up w/ a thicker tire Width: We decide to pick a 9.½ inch wheel width (241.3mm) Frontspacing: 2 ½ inches Wheel backspacing = 9.5 - 2.5 Wheel backspacing = 7 inches Results from calculator = 44-45 mm of positive offset Round to the nearest offset mm Offset/Backspacing calculator: www.fitmentindustries.com/tire-wheel-backspacing-offset-calculators Fitment galleries for examples: www.fitmentindustries.com/search-wheel-offset-gallery

[@izaya_253]

U are the fuckin man, thank you

[@wanglee21]

This is perfect for first timers trying to learn about wheels and fitment! I've watched about 20 other videos and everyone just talks like everyone was a professional wheel installer. All they had to do was show us step by step examples as this guy did and what they rambled on would make since. Thank to this guy!

[@ninjankidmaryjane1910]

THIS FINALLY ANSWERED ALOT OF MY QUESTIONS THANK YOU FITMENT INDUSTRIES!!!!!!!!!!

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[@Christian---]

Those Enkeis work as a fine OEM+ That's how they should look from factory tbh

[@moose5724]

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[@elginplays1837]

Ok. Seriously thank you for this. I spent 4 hours looking how to measure wheels perfectly. And I still didn’t know

[@cakesandcarsco.8498]

Videos saved; Will be watching this video a few times to make sure I fully understand; wouldn’t want to pay any restocking fees 😅

[@lonelydriver1421]

When you started drawing on the board i got lost, like on a physics class lol. But you did explained it well, can't get any simpler than that!

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

This video should have hundreds of thousands of views.

[@NitroStreet]

I have been trying to figure out a way to calculate the perfect offset for my car. Thank you Gels and Fitment Industries for the valuable information.

[@SoundBankzRec]

Reminds me of my math teacher 👨‍🏫 still don’t get it 😴🤣

[@classified3171]

This has to be the most underratted channel on KZbin

[@AleksandrKisslove]

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[@AleksandrKisslove]

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[@Madvillian]

Imagine if he had bad fitment while working at FI

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[@FitmentIndustries]

Ope! Now that would be bougie 😂

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[@noles189]

extremely new to this, i just bought a 97 ls 400 this past friday and i gotta say if learned more in this video than probably ten previous videos from other channels

[@Squireissocoolie]

Boom, Bop, Bang, now you're ready for your Nankangs.

[@KS-cd1im]

See, im the idiot who buys the wheels i want then modifys the whole car to make them fit 🤦🏼‍♀️ which ends up costing 5x as much

[@deej628]

Lol sounds smart.

[@demigodq6083]

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[@KS-cd1im]

DemigodQ60 ! ... then at that point ur like well f it im not paying return shipping cuz they dont fit... and u spend 10x the ammount to make it fit then return shipping would have been 😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hey man it happens! Happens to the best of us! 😂😭

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[@LegendaryGarageYT]

Can’t lie I was always scared to get wheels with all the math involved started following you guys now it’s no big deal plus the gallery really is a lifesaver to know what you’ll see on your car

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[@blackpiranaha525]

YES! this is the video I was looking for to see if I can run the rims I want on my camry. This should be the first video everyone watches before buying any rims.

[@FitmentIndustries]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 -Edgar

[@truudat]

this production quality is INSANE

[@alexmonterroso3930]

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[@styn4326]

Feel like this video was directed at me lol. Shoutout Christian and Beck for being SUPER patient with me. I'll be ordering my set up real soon. Lmfao.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Its alllll love! Can't wait to see the setup someday! 🙏🏼🔥

[@Gravytrain815]

Thank you. Been looking for a video like this for my simple minded brain. Very helpful

[@sisyphusofephyra3734]

That 86 is so clean love the color

[@sneakwastaken]

Offset explanation is really good, thank you. I finally get it. Also great guide on measurements.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

I'll need to watch this one again 😵

[@ZeroNino]

Hells Yeah!! This helps a lot! Useful information I was looking for. Thanks guys.... Keep up the good work 👍

[@suko_gg7265]

Thank god for this video 😭finally after months of trying to figure out what my future wheel fitment was going to be I did it thanks to you guys

[@suko_gg7265]

Now I just need to figure out that wallet 🤧

[@lacomie81]

Damn most helpful video I've seen to help me choose the right wheels for the fitment I want.huge 👍

[@ZeezwitEaze]

if i heard correctly, are yall using Andre 3000's aquemini beat in the background? If yall are that made stuff seem so chill in the video lol

[@bostonmizer1397]

Thanks for breaking this down for a simpleton like myself I actually just learned a whole lot.

[@LeavEyeDDrum]

You guys do a great job. Keep up the great content! I love this channel!

[@ami_87]

That's a lot of technical info but if I understand correctly, I can run a 22"x14" on my NA Miata. Thanks, FI!

[@adanarceo4636]

Thanks a lot my brother, this wheel off set explanation is clear as the water. I’m planning to get some wheels and this is very helpful! Thanks again!👍🏽

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks for the support! Glad we can help. 🙂 -Edgar

[@omialmanza1900]

Answered everything my brother and I were looking for and the calculator helps alot thanks👍

[@camui191]

Technical Gure at work❤

[@Tito36035]

Thanks for the video. This information is very important to know which rin to buy correctly!

[@amberklaire9419]

Just the video I needed! Before getting enkei Vortex5 wheels

[@Cookieguy97]

very helpful video, thank you. Unfortunately being in the UK the FI gallery does not have my make and model car.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Add it with the closest version of the car we have and leave a comment in the box so we can place it on the gallery correctly!

[@anthonydelgrosso6518]

Bro, I have a 99 GS300 and plan on going aggressive, And I have to say you couldn’t of made this any easier to figure out. This is nothing like my Yukon where I lift it 9 inches and throw some 24x 14’s with 40s on it and call it a day with minor trimming 😂😂 this shit is technical. Thanks again!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad we could help! 🤝🤝🤝 -Edgar

[@svt400hp]

Just bought some wheels from Fitment. Let's hope they get here nice a safe. Look for my car in the gallery once she's all done. It's a Black 86 with bronze konig 17x8 freeforms. Coilovers also.

[@204collective6]

This is extremely helpful because I’ll be looking to get some aftermarket wheels pretty soon for my Benz

[@francoalfaro7750]

Amazing Video. Very well Educated 👍

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks for the support! 🙏 glad it helped! -Edgar

[@francoalfaro7750]

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[@FitmentIndustries]

We’re here for it! -Edgar

[@francoalfaro7750]

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[@Wafflecombo54]

Yes an info vid that’s useful! 🙏 thank you!

[@WesleyEvan87]

Perfect! I have orange FRS too, but its all Toyota badges now.

[@mikakesti163]

Just simple and great video so thanks alot! going to get some wheels to Volvo 240 and hope to get the fitment what i'm after :)

[@ryanrebel1073]

This was super helpful! I have one question and I hope you can clear this up. Still unsure how to determine the maximum negative offset based the backspacing. Could you technically go as low as a +20 offset with your current setup on your FRS? Would a thinner wheel allow you to go even lower?

[@samueldevaney6675]

And now I get it. Thanks guys

[@H_Hold]

Appreciate you guys showing us how to figure this out 👌

[@panagiotisanastasopulos7567]

i need this video like yesterday. thanks

[@kongdahlia8457]

Fantastic! This is exactly what I want!

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Bin waiting a long time for this video guys thank you 🤓🤓📚📚 A+++

[@r.sutejranjnasunathan2270]

This video is so useful thank you sooo muchhh

[@Popeyeferguson36SOB]

Very helpful video. Thanks 🤙🏽

[@crankypipo]

These are well explained but i was wondering if someone already came up with an autocad 2d visual of the wheel plus suspension and well where you can play around with the numbers and get the look at the same time

[@Billothy69]

I was literally just wondering how to do this and this helped vastly

[@justinfabela5757]

This is just such a knowledgeable video. Everything you guys do is for the better. Love it guys. Keep up the good work. Anyway you guys can add the background music in the description box for future videos?? I particularly like the song in this one but couldn’t find it. 😅

[@iansmind]

I’ve been waiting for this video😅 I’m thinking about wide bodying a Lexus is300 but idk what sizes to get. I know the back wheels are supposed to be wider but I’m new to this😅

[@Walter370z]

Great vid very helpful! 👌🏻👌🏻

[@tommymartin8786]

When final offset is found with the backspacing of the weel(7inch)..Does it mean that your setup will be conservative,or flush,etc...?

[@phillipalfaro8450]

I have a 2015 Honda Accord looking for the right type I keep hearing about chrome lip silver any help I was thinking about eBay your thoughts

[@EN_autoblog]

Well explained. Thanks.

[@yeralvidal2360]

thanks!!!!!!!!! I needed that video

[@devnotes00]

Good vid, I was looking into some new Enkei wheels for my G.

[@akatom2u]

Absolutely awesome thank you

[@ryatt1]

Makes it a lot easier considering I basically have the same car (2019 Toyota 86). The fact you said you have 18x9.5 +40 and 255/35 gives me a hint. Could a tire width of 245's be fine as well?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Yes

[@nolingatewood5182]

This helped me a lot.

[@Husky.Dude.]

excellent video right here! this will give me a peace of mind knowing what wheel specs i will begetting. this is much much appreciated. here is my question: my suspesion is old and most probably worn out. planning on getting a bc racing br for a daily 2005 4dr 325i. should i measure now or should i wait until the coilovers are installed and then measure? thanks!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Wait until you get the suspension!

[@Husky.Dude.]

thank you @@FitmentIndustries ! Also, on one of Alex's video, he mentioned that bushings need to be replaced as well when putting coilovers. however, i have no idea which bushings would need to be replaced. would you be able to tell me which ones?

[@mihaipadeanu3034]

Me coming to this video after selling my 8j et35 wheels that needed 5mm spacers, and now i got 8j with 60 offset and they hit the calipers even with 10mm spacers Mathematically I'd need 25-30mm spacers to be a perfect fitment, realistically I'd have no idea without this video because im going for the drippy fitment Ps: i have an opel astra bertone on coilovers

[@coltstonecypher]

Should mention wheels measure from bead seat to bead seat. Liike a 10" wheel probably measures 10.5" from the outer face to outer face

[@huntersteel6444]

Finally a video that help the noob like me to find the correct fitment. Cuzz im like huh all these number lol. But thank you for going into detail !!!

[@josephfale9762]

very helpful!! thank god for a business such as FI.

[@jlol933]

once the wheel is off do you just raise the brake rotor as far up as it would go? Im not sure how high the car usually sits. On stock suspension

[@nightmancometh6486]

So a +15 offset on a 10.5” wheel is gonna have a deeper center then a +15 on a 9.5” wheel?

[@FitmentIndustries]

correct

[@josueestrada8612]

So I'm a little lost around offset, so if your offset was 44, how much of a breathing room do you have to go lower or higher?

[@harrykenya5547]

Is it bad to find your wheels based on offset? For example, if I want a deep lip rim, is it bad to search for rims with a very low offset and then try to match up the rest of the dimensions?

[@chmooth]

I see you there you ol’ lefty you #southpaw Also please make this into a thing. I learnt so much and now I want more

[@jrms_rs3]

how about measuring the caliper clearance especially if you have a bbk.

[@swizzy6010]

Patrick write that down write that down!!!

[@classified3171]

Underrated comment😂😂😂

[@afterthoughtsgarage320]

@fitmentindustries you guys just slapped me with god like Knowledge

[@65sohc]

For your 9.5" wheel in the example shouldn't you have been using the full width dimension of 10.5" when calculating front space to take into account the outer edge that would actually come in contact with the fender?

[@ql_Matt_lp]

You guys are true Goats

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🏼❤️

[@nivracer]

I wish I had this video to look at when getting wheels for my car as mine is pretty rare. Fortunately my trial and error ended with 0 errors.

[@_danieljr]

I was going to order wheel and tire package from you guys but you don’t carry titan 7 wheels:(

[@rudyf2387]

So if I was to have this similar setup but on enkei Rpf-1 wheels, will it clear a big brake kit? I drive the TRD gt-86 and I want something light.

[@rated_og_6984]

F3AR RPF1s clear brembos. See what size other TRD guys rub

[@FitmentIndustries]

It will clear! Reference our gallery for specs you can fit! - www.fitmentindustries.com/search-wheel-offset-gallery

[@tacticaljeep94]

How come I always get a -13 or -12 when calculate offset for a 8 in wide wheel with a 4 inch bs. From what you say, shouldn't that be a 0 offset?

[@ericksotoponce7819]

is there anyway possible that I can fit a 215/45/R17 tire on a 18x7.5 wheel?

[@nabaddame5726]

So now how does the tire size especially sidewall height factor in?

[@truudat]

oh and Gels, your car is hella clean

[@saml8119]

How could you possibly know where your suspension is going to sag to when weighted?? I’d think you could get it somewhat close but if your talking about getting exact measurements I don’t know about that

[@RobHTech]

The technician service manual for my 2022 WRX says that the wheel "Inset" is 55mm (4.5"). What exactly is "Inset?" BC ppl seem to use the term "Offset" and then either positive or negative. But other references say it's actually called "Outset" and "Inset." So i guess Inset means positive and outset means negative offset. ???

[@dm-qe9xy]

will the backspacing be the same in the front and rear??

[@ParoN1994]

I wish I could like this video twice

[@jaybeers2005]

How do I know if the rim that i would like to get is gonna clear with the caliper? 🤔

[@thing146]

How do you measure for aftermarket wheels tho? Could you guys make a video please

[@dm-qe9xy]

would i get suspension or wheels first

[@DeltaBird2269]

Finished the video, and I’m sitting here thinking, “it’s probably a good time to tell y’all I barely passed math back in high school”😂😂😂😂😂