Backspacing and Offset - Summit Racing Quick Flicks

Wheels can make or break the looks of a vehicle. Listen in as Mike walks you through the basics of understanding wheel width, backspacing, and offset. You can find the perfect set of wheels for your ride at www.summitracin...

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video and a great education. Thank you so much.

[@SummitRacing]

Thank you for watching, John!

[@MidWesti]

"will with"

[@GarthThomson]

Well explained. Can you believe one is expressed in metric (mm) & the other in imperial (inches) sheesh!

[@marks6072]

my gas tank is 20 gallons and its 10 liters to low fuel light!!! dumbest thing ever!!

[@nishantgulia9755]

hey can you clear my doubt. my suzuki swift has 38 stock offset. what will be negative and positive offsets compared to it like anything greater then 38 will be positive offset and less then 38 negative or is it something else. i tried googling it but all it tells that a positive offset will push the wheel inside and negative will push it out, but nothing on how they works wrt car's stock offset. also what is zero offset. plz reply ASAP. thank you

[@crf450rjaybird3]

hello im wondering if there is a weld pro star that will fit the front of my 2010 crown vic interceptor. i currently have 15x10 on the back that fit nice back space is 6 inchs. but i got 15x3 for the front that dont fit . they hit calibers. please help thanks

[@codyvaden9153]

what is the offset and backspaceing on the first wheel the 15x8

[@DD-br7yz]

my car tyres size is 195/60/15 but how much offset should for deep dish alloys?

[@fenderman9612]

Do you know 1972 chevelle sedan dimensions can you help me

[@afk981]

I have an airplane I recently plasti dipped it can you teach people how to look up what rims they need on Google and not the youtube comments???

[@fuxzhem]

lmao

[@tisboihur87]

I have a Grand Touring 2015 Mazda 6 with the 19" stock rims but I'm looking into upgrading to 20"... what is the correct size of rim and tire should I consider?

[@SummitRacing]

+tisboihur87 , Can you give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. We need some additional information from you. Thanks!

[@TempusFugit2K]

I am looking to buy your aew-3387-8812 17" Boss with 2mm Offset - Not sure if the Hub Size will fit a 1975 Dodge Dart Sport Coupe. Pls Assist

[@SummitRacing]

+Teddy Jaramillo, The OE backspacing on your car is 3.75” (+6mm). The backspacing on this wheel is 4.5” making it sit to the inside further giving you a potential clearance problem to a tie rod or control arm. It is usually best to stick by the OE back spacing to be safe.

[@shawnbillings6591]

I have a 1986 F150 4x4. Will Pro comp series 152s 15x8 with 31 10.5 in tires work?

[@SummitRacing]

+Shawn Billings , Yes, make sure the wheel uses 4 - 4.5” of back spacing for best fitment.

[@GenAfterNextTactics]

So does that mean backspacing and offset are inversely proportional?

[@coreykreutz363]

great question.

[@whatsthenextpop9415]

I have a 97 eclipse gsx awd turbo can I use a 18x8+50 rim on my car ?

[@SummitRacing]

+alex Araujo , Most times the best way to know if a wheel will fit properly is to measure or use a fitment simulator such as this one… www.summitracing.com/parts/php-01201/overview/

[@kevsrevc9780]

Which rim will have more poke? 18x8.5 et35 or 18x9 et42?

[@SummitRacing]

+Kevs Rev C , Can you please give our tech line a call? 1-330-630-0240. We need some additional information from you. Thanks!

[@jfindlay813]

Less offset = more poke

[@luiscisnerosrestorationren3617]

Hi I'm looking for a new set of wheels for my old pickup truck international 1950 model L130

[@SummitRacing]

Hi Luis, Here is some information on measuring: help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4642/kw/wheel%20fitment We do not offer a fitment guide for the 1950 International. It would be best to measure for your specific application.

[@shylildude]

how do i know if a tire will fit the width of a rim?

[@SummitRacing]

shylildude, www.summitracing.com/ has attributes that show approved rim width or the manufacturers sites will have a suggested rim width.

[@shylildude]

i mean is the dimension marked on the tire?

[@1pbwu1f1]

Name of wheel on the top left of the screen?

[@SummitRacing]

1pbwu1f1 , Those are the Weld Racing AlumaStar 2.0 wheels. You can find more information on the wheels by clicking this link: www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/weld-racing-alumastar-2-0-polished-wheels Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@1pbwu1f1]

Thanks summit, Ill check them out

[@KevinP32270]

thanks

[@SummitRacing]

Thanks for watching, Kevin Pean!

[@HyperspeedMedia]

wow.. it easier to on a website with conversion chart.. LOL this is unless