What Is Wheel Offset?

On this episode of Wheel School, we explain what wheel offset is and why it's such an important factor when buying your next set of wheels. We cover how to measure and explain the difference between positive and negative offset to get you the perfect stance on your vehicle.
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[@tekufu]

This didn't teach me shit about any of the Migos

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂😂😂

[@djuankelly9538]

Fucking hilarios

[@mikeware69]

Classic 😂😂😂

[@NotTrey999]

OFFSET... woo woo woo woo.

[@FitmentIndustries]

MIGOS

[@StoneColdDonnieBell]

Trevor Hart Lmfao your dumb as hell my guy but you forgot a woo he said it 5x's not 4, still funny though

[@_Erogaki]

This shit was my most googled thing before buying wheels and still confused lol.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Do you have any specific questions?

[@_Erogaki]

Fitment Industries I'm good for now, I already got the gist of what this means. Haha

[@LostParadise_]

@@FitmentIndustries 3 years too late, but I think showing a visual difference between say, 35mm offset wheels and 40mm offset wheels

[@rogerb9904]

@@LostParadise_ lol

[@courtneylewis1867]

You guys are amazingly helpful for new car enthusiasts.

[@jojuanwinfrey3702]

I still don’t get it lol

[@Timbuck4]

Man what the hell I ain’t learn nothing 😂

[@pimpyoda1579]

Instructions not clear.. I accidentally glue my wheels on the roof

[@andyd5360]

I love this channel, it's just a matter of time before you guys start getting millions of views, keep the good content going!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks a lot, andy!

[@thunderclaw6133]

Damn your comment really predicted their success

[@andyd5360]

@@thunderclaw6133 visionary hahaha

[@harpreetmalhi1723]

Thank you so much for this video. Helped me understand a lot about offset. I recently bought 2018 VW GTI autobann with 18*7.5 rims on 225/40R/18 summer tires with 49mm offset. I have a set of old 2014 Jetta winters tires sitting around which are 17*7 on 225/45R/17 with offset of 54mm... not sure if these will fit without rubbing any suspension/brakes etc? Any help will be appreciated :)

[@eljefe-tracogang3808]

Don't see why some folks are complaining about the explanation..Its quite straight foward and easy to understand..Good job

[@Leftyone78]

Damn I’m still just as confused as I was before this video! But thanks for trying!

[@Visionbyal]

check out konigs wheel offset video

[@berserk7511]

would you guys happen to know what the best offset for a 2018 wrx is? looking for a nice flush fit with the fenders. thank you

[@talibnunnally1531]

Do it look like those wheels was left off bad and bougie?

[@vizualmrs]

Dude scrap this video and do it again but with an actual wheel/rim. Its easier to understand with an example. The drawing is not helping. Trust me.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We will make a more in-depth video on how to measure :D

[@thomashaugland6953]

i had to watch the video 3 times over to understand exacly what the drawin was of xD at fisrt i thought it was the rear wheelbase. holding a wheel up with the drawing would help a lot.

[@jasonhooey5677]

Great video! I too watched it 5 times, only because I was unfamiliar with some of the terms used. Now I know I want rims with less positive offset. thanks!

[@EveryDayLifeChannel9777]

I watched once and understood!

[@shawnthornton5020]

Off set for beginners my ass

[@farzulali7021]

what offset should I use for the 10th gen civic sedan (1.5T) 19" wheels using coil overs without rubbing the fenders?

[@LN7747]

My stock wheels are ET39. I'm looking at different alloys which match the rim size and PCD, but have an offset of ET45. Would this be ok and safe to fit?

[@WinginitIguess]

Good video, the wheel at the end helped. Offset ,basically, will determine how much dish(we used to call them deep dish rims?)your rim has or how much clearance between brake caliper and rotors.. roughly.. lol

[@Cramos69Matt]

You honestly have the best and most informative videos

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hey thank you! That is what we are trying for! 🙏🏼

[@MikhailJathan]

I just started learning about wheels and this was very informative!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad you picked up something :D

[@teez390]

Looking to change up my rims to 19x9.5 +22 all around or should it be a +30-+35 -2015 lexus is fsport awd... will +22 work?sitting on BC coilovers & spc cambers. Had poke look but i want a almost flush with a slight tuck if that makes since😬😁

[@JayTc2]

opinions needed, i want to go 19x8.5 on my scion tc(Stock suspension and brakes) what offset would be better 35 or 40/42

[@airon6864]

I need help with find a wheel that’s wider than my 18X8 wheel. I have a 235/40/18 tire and want just a tiny bit of poke but a double step deep dish wheel. Looking at 18x9.5 WOTH either a +20 offset or the +30 so witch one would give me a bigger double step deep dish wheel?

[@boomboomcanada]

Hi, I have a factory steel wheel size of 16x6.5 with offset 45mm. I would like to replace the steel with with alloy wheel size of 16x6.5 with offset 40mm. When I installed alloy rims to the car, I hear noise but not with original wheels from factory. In addition, the center cap is not stayed due to the center hub is long to hit the back of the cap and it just pops out. Is this caused by offset difference? If so, applying 5 mm adaptor will solve this issue?

[@storchyboi4454]

Could you send down to reduce offset for rims that you have already bought if it is too late to send them back

[@Kaijiro____93]

Still hard to find the perfect fit with no poke on a stock height 2018 STI, every fitment for 18x9.5+38 all have poke which is not flush to guard. Is the offset causing the tyre/wheel to poke out rather than flush?

[@patrickkossewski6712]

What is best fitment for the 350z if I want some lip showing if I get the black 18 xt 206r?

[@brycel3461]

Learn something new every day...😮

[@jin5632]

Hello, if my car recommendation is 7.5Jx18 ET32, can I go with ET35 instead ? It's for a Toyota corolla 2011.

[@gdl357g]

FANTASTIC job Alex. Thx 😊

[@dpz1985dp]

is there a diff. between concave wheels offset vs wheels that have a deep lip offset?

[@jonas8943]

dude, where are all of your subscribers? just discovered, brilliant quality :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

[@andreblanding4817]

? For you what would be the best offset for my 2013 G37xs sedan 19x9.5 ⬛ flush with fenders Thanks you for any help

[@kyled3273]

So I have a 19x8.5 rim and it’s Et35. If I add a 15 mm spacer to the front will I clear the fender

[@GoldenSim27]

so width of the rim is calculated by ''inside the lips'' right ? positive offset the mounting is towards the exterior relative to center line and negative offset is more towards the car? thanks !

[@andrewmoss7044]

Hey what vossen rims and offset would be good for an 05 4dr accord..

[@lancemcpherson6906]

I am very confused tbh

[@FitmentIndustries]

Do you have any specific questions?

[@Horchata44]

Fitment Industries how do I get a fat lip?

[@ethanpintobean]

Fitment Industries so the lower the off set the closer I am to the fender ?

[@stephengordon1005]

Fitment Industries I have a question. I have 3 piece HRE wheels. My offset is zero. If I wanted to go widebody and achieve a more deeper dish/concaved & aggressive appearance, could my current wheels be sent back to the manufacturer to be adjusted to meet the specs/appearance that I'm looking for? Your support on this would be greatly appreciated.

[@Chaoticjacket]

have a lexust ct200h, stock rims are a +40 offset, can I use a +30 offset

[@kevinforman251]

I have a 2017 Passat RLine with 19’s stock what’s a good offset to give me good Fitment for my ride?

[@allentumbokon8547]

Is +44 offset of 18 x 8.5 wheels will touch the coilovers of a honda civic 8th gen? Thanks.

[@dx4095]

thank you for the simple explanation... i was just learning about wheels that will suit me & my car and stumbled on your channel , thanks again dude that was really helpful ✌

[@FitmentIndustries]

Your welcome! Check out our online gallery, it has over 5000 vehicles with fulls spesc :D www.fitmentindustries.com/gallery

[@janicedizon1129]

Hi. Can i use a 2013 kia soul rim/wheel 205/55/16 on my 2007 honda civic? Thanks

[@haydenlakey2810]

3 years late to this and Australian but is there a way to run say zero offset rims on a car with drum brakes and plus 40 offset stock?

[@isaelramos571]

What’s the most negative offset can I run on a 2019 accord sport ?

[@jondoe1410]

Hey I drive a 2001 lexus ls430. The calipers are pretty big. I was thinking about getting sum work emitz rims, 20s. Wut will be a good offset? I don't really want a deep dish look, nor do I want a flush look...? Help!!!

[@danielgallegos971]

I want to about the handling aspects n what's best for what

[@ricardoarevalo7635]

What would work for Volk TE37SL with stock components on a 2020 STI?

[@jfilliaplays]

i just ordered 15x7 +15 off set on my del sol. on 195/45/R15 does anyone know if this should be ok?

[@shaneparrow9545]

This is perfect thanks dawg

[@tonyn6969]

I have a 2018 Accord lowered on Eibach Pro Springs which is a .8 drop. Can you give me advice if I was to do 19x9.5 +22 offset would I be fine without any modifications like fender rolling or cambering the rims? I am really interested in the Aodhan DS02 but don't want to get it if I am going to need to do any modifications just to make it fit.

[@FitmentIndustries]

You will definitely have to roll fenders. May have to camber a bit as well. It definitely will depend on what size tires you run as well

[@ceelee8602]

7.5Jx17 ET30 and 7Jx17 ET50 rims are interchangeable?(2012 honday odyssey)

[@juliusjames5563]

Hi guys I'm in need of some assistance,, the wheels I almost can afford only come in 17x8 25 5.120 for a E36 and I can't find any of those fitments on the gallery.. I really want them to have some concave at least haha.. Will they fit?

[@vladkuz1298]

What to do if you don't know what ur stock offset and you have like 17x7 rims and want a 20x9.5 ? Like it's a big difference and I really need to know what offset is supposed to be. I drive Dodge charger 2006 sxt

[@alejandroallproducts1269]

Alex , if my car have 18x8j et 45 , and i mount 18x10.5j , should i get an offset that will be 45mm-(10.5j-8j) In result 45mm- 1.25"=~14mm offset Thank you very much indeed

[@144steveg]

Suggestions for a 2020 Model 3 Performance?

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Glad i found this channel

[@FitmentIndustries]

[@fredbradick8404]

i am looking at getting a set of cosmis wheels 006 18x9.5 or 8.5 how aggressive would that wheel be with a 10mm offset for a 2019 civic sport hatchback any help would be great

[@FitmentIndustries]

9.5 would be pretty aggressive! I personally just went with 8.5 and I have some pretty decent poke! Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we can help you find something!

[@dm-qe9xy]

Do I need wheel spacers for a rocket bunny 350 how do I know how wide a rim is

[@Nguyen2fold]

If I want a more concave look. Do I go with wider rim or lower off set to push midline back. I know more factors come into play but just generally speaking.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Both will help!

[@Gunzandroses212]

What is lowest and highest I could go on offset with a 2015 Infiniti QX60?

[@realblackbetty2204]

My factory offset is 45mm. The wheel I want is 50mm. Is that ok? Will it stick out too much? Thanks

[@ericjamescastillo7804]

So.. I was thinking about buying ESR SR08 18” 5x100 idk what offset. Not dropped, just stock height on a BRZ. What type of offset should I get? Planning on getting BC coilovers after that

[@FitmentIndustries]

Whats up man shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we can help you with that!

[@Trampninjasclips]

Maybe this video is too outdated to ask a question on, but if I want some deep dished wheels, (not negative offset, maybe 0-35mm offset) how would I make that fit clean with stock fenders? If even possible.

[@TheBlessedone37]

Holy shizznilty!! Most straight forward and best explanation on this platform. Tyvm

[@budlit1854]

Cormill beats are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aquaisuseful682]

That Gold and pink gt86 is heavenly🥰

[@Eomak]

Hi ,i have 3 peace forage aluminon wheels that i would like shave off 3-5mm off back pad rear wheels...a shop does this or can DIY it ? but rather a machine shop that has computer lvling system or what ever they call do it.

[@noloveedits6033]

hey so @anybody i have a G37 and im trying to make wheels flush with the fender but it seems to have offset just slightly and lets say idk what im doing or what i have to do to fix it looked at a couple videos and cant seem to wrap my head around it on how to get it flush if sumbody can help plz lmk im lost n confused.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Might need spacers fam

[@stephenp.harris5050]

I'm very much a novice so plz bare with me, so with a neg offset (tire/rim will stick out farther) are the rims built/forged that way or is there some sort of spacer? Also, if one goes with a neg offset will that effect the integrity/ride/suspension? I have an 2015 Audi RS5 & wondering if offsetting would compromise the suspension or what monitors the suspension.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Offset doesn't compromise suspension much, but yes, the lower the offset ism the farther it sticks out. You can buy spacers or you can get them built deeper

[@daisysemplonius3009]

I currently have a +45 offset but i want to go to a +37 offset. Is there any way to fix that difference? The rim size is also going from 5,5x15 to 7x17. Hope you can help me (sorry for m english i'm from holland)

[@FitmentIndustries]

No worries man! Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we can help you with that!

[@logansmith8254]

Y’all got any recommendations for a 2010 genesis coupe, I’ve seen the gallery and want a personal recommendation I wanna do a wide body

[@walruz011]

ESR or Aodhan DS line wheels look great on gennys

[@SagesMedia]

If I’m looking for a wider look without using wheel spacers should I shoot for positive or negative offset?

[@FitmentIndustries]

You would be going for a negative offset then! 👍

[@stevemcrichards8768]

Offset is crucial for suspension geometry setup for proper tire grip with regards to bump steer and Ackerman angle.

[@javaughnreid9819]

What’s the best wheel for the Mitsubishi Mirage

[@decaysaypluhtheyst]

I have a 2018 Impreza hatch I just got. I have some 17x7 5x100 enkei ev5 wheels that I had on my 07tc, have 225x50r tires on them. And I want to fit them to my Impreza. I'm not sure if the offset will be too much or not enough. I desperately need help because I love these wheels and don't want to sell them. Any advice would be great.

[@FitmentIndustries]

What's the offset?

[@scottmahoney3147]

What I'd like to learn more about is, back spacing & bore measurements. Are they the same thing?

[@MalikMusicInc]

So helpful!!

[@alejandroallproducts1269]

I want to order the work cr2p with great step lip and big concavity as possible of course without any changes to my suspension or body, the brake kit can be replaced with one that will fit properly

[@slonon6410]

does anyone have a video on the pros/ cons, handling and wear characteristics on bearings/suspension parts when changing +/- from a oem offset?

[@FitmentIndustries]

We have not but that it is a great suggestion for a future video!

[@joshburger5883]

I own a BRZ what is recommended to do before I try and run a 0 or negative offset? Or Especially for a concave look?

[@FitmentIndustries]

A wide body/flares or that won’t ever fit without a lot of camber

[@drunkenp0t]

Can someone help me out I have a Infiniti q45 1999 I want 19" rim with step lip, so my question is what is the right setup for my car, going for a flush look thanks

[@FitmentIndustries]

Whats up man! Check out our online gallery we have thousands of Infiniti's on there. Check out and see what set up you like the best! bit.ly/2Ma4oca

[@jumbie4972]

Can you do the truth about wci or advant garde rims?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Both will for sure get an episode!

[@dpz1985dp]

Can you please help. 2012 acura tsx on coilovers. I want a set of wheels but dont know the right offset for front and rear wheels. I want a flush look

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hello, Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we can help you!

[@marcosd8783]

Anybody what type of wheels you guy's Recommend me tu put on my 2000 bmw e46 I'm thinking on wide wheels on the back and regular size on the front

[@FitmentIndustries]

Here's a link to all the e46's in our gallery! You can check out what wheels they are running along with full specs on how they get it to fit! www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery?order=year&make=BMW&model=3%20Series

[@Ggllg2323]

Whats The Perfect Offset For A Ej1

[@Diemich]

Thanks!

[@sjcreeper1727]

If I have 18x8.5 +35 and want 18x9.5 what offset would I meed to keep my fender/ lip the the same?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hello there, I would suggest based on our online gallery somewhere in the ball park of +20 to +24! Take a look at our gallery as a reference to see what specs everyone else has for there rides! bit.ly/2XLXz6W

[@richardsharma283]

Bought some 17x8 30mm offset and my factory rims were 17x8 45mm offset, will there be any fitment issues?

[@FitmentIndustries]

That face of the wheel is going to stick out further a pretty decent amount then the previous wheels!

[@oneradchicken7874]

So positive offset is good for bigger breaks?

[@ystrobe9294]

How do you know what offset you need for your car

[@justinmelton2867]

Anyone know good suspension setups/wheel dimension for stancing a mkvi(10-14) golf gti

[@FitmentIndustries]

Did you check out our gallery? You can plug in YMM and get TONS of vehicles with photos and full specs! www.fitmentindustries.com/gallery

[@BOSSEMDoS]

I'm still confused, I have a 13 Gs 350 Fsport and want my new rims to stick out just a little. Would I do a lower offset such as 30 or 25 or higher like a 45 offset?

[@FitmentIndustries]

You would definitely go lower but width also plays a huge role! Check out our gallery, we list vehicles with full specs so u can get a visual reference on what stance you’d wish to achieve 😁 www.fitmentindustries/gallery

[@darwinsimmons1]

Raymond Zeng nailed it in his post, just to clarify, your example of 40mm and 45mm offset. The 45mm offset will bring the wheel back in (towards the suspension). Whereas if I choose a 35mm offset, that will push the wheel out towards road verus the 40mm?

[@jaylakhani5568]

Thanks for the video. I don’t know how others struggled to understanding the drawing, I did perfectly and even watched it on 1.5x speed and had no problem. Thanks!

[@AZTECPRIDELOCOS]

Does 32mm offset fit a toyota camry 2018 Se

[@laziboi519]

Anybody else notice the guy in the back at the beginning lol

[@DJMontePGH]

Forget the guy... Who was the girl with the CO?

[@laziboi519]

@@DJMontePGH Brig diesel

[@josephburkhalter1985]

Yup

[@tylerweeks8412]

Im looking at a savani bm15 19x9.5 but i dont understand the offset on it It is a -80,80 offset

[@janjan990]

Hi, one question, do wheel offset affect the car's acceleration? Thanks

[@therealjulez7886]

it shouldn't man, only weight affects acceleration. cheers

[@chris_allupinya5613]

Can I even get a +22 offset on my 2016 Veloster?

[@seanvangster]

Is there any different between a 17x8 +35 offset and 17x8 +30. Im currently rocking on 17x8 +35 with 215/45/17 tires and it sit flush with the fender (no fender roll) My car is lowered with 1.5 front and 1.8 rear. I found some wheels (17x8 +30) on your website that im interest in but worry i might have to roll my fenders. Btw I’m from Eau Claire, WI. If I order do i pay sales tax?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hello, Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we can help you with this question!

[@MultiXTurtle]

Where you able to clear with 17x8 + 30 I'm curious cause I'm also drop 1.5 in the front and 1.8 in the back

[@seanvangster]

Christian Leal if you roll your fenders it will clear..mine hardly clear and I’m running +35. No finger gap or roll fenders.

[@iaimfortheeyes]

Does more offset equate to more concavity?

[@justinthomas4521]

Can I run a high offset on a normal offset vechile