Wheel offset - Basics

New wheels can completely transform your car and understanding the wheel offset is critical to its fitment. Simply put, the relation of the mounting hub in comparison to the center point of the wheel will determine the offset.
To measure:
1. Determine overall wheel width in inches. Take the overall with and divide by 2, this measurement is the center point. To convert the inches to millimeters multiply the inches by 25.4
2. Next, measure the backspace, which is the measurement from the rear of the wheel to the mounting hub.
3. The distance between the "center point" and the "backspace" in millimeters is your offset.
**You have a positive offset if the backspace measurement is greater than the center point measurement.
**You have a negative offset if the backspace measurement is less than the center point measurement.

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[@damianmohamed23]

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[@Georgeee123]

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[@isaiahbarajas4317]

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[@RobWhittlestone]

One of the best explanations on KZbin, ever! Well done! All the best, Rob

[@johnnymuro3789]

Offset is from the Migos

[@ralphfurley123]

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[@gabmax1013]

pretty much this guy is the only one on KZbin that literally explained what offset is in the simplest way. Thank you!

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[@scottmahoney3147]

Nicely explain buddy. Thank you. I've had a general idea of off set for years, but now I know more... finally. The way others explained it went over my head.

[@LearningFast]

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[@jin5632]

Thank you for this explanation bro, finally understand what offset mean

[@MrLSX]

Good information man. Impressed me when you pulled out the backspacing graph.

[@TomCashTV]

Nice explanation - really helped me get the idea! Thanks!

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[@davidhernandez5852]

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[@GreenNutts]

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[@Destroyy53]

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[@xyithan9128]

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[@omnipotentgaming166]

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[@ts9271]

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[@angeldiaz4790]

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[@RumbleFish69]

Wow! What a great video! Other videos on this topic made me feel as if I needed a degree in mathematical engineering! I understand that there is some math involved but you broke this down nice and easy! You really should have named this video "Wheel Offset for Dummies"! Thanks, man, great video!

[@ll-jw5zb]

Very good explanation!

[@richmatos6340]

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[@calabar92]

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[@ateeqs9586]

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[@kerzidy1701]

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[@miketong2007]

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[@Authenticjacks]

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[@revmatchtv]

Helpful video!

[@kamaljituppal3673]

hey awesome video! i just had 1 question. what size wheels and tires you got? they look nice

[@Patdu0818]

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[@birdbangbobaruni]

Good job

[@juanperez-sb1wo]

this is the best video I've seen on explaining this...but quick question..say I got a wheel that rubs the inside when I turn would a negative offset fix that problem since it brings the mounting hub closer to the back of the rim?

[@shannonstewart5014]

Thanks for the info! I have 22 x 9.5 Sevizia wheels on my Infiniti Q70 now, and even though they are the same size, the offset is different on two of them, causing them to stick out past the fender. Is there a way to change the offset? Thanks.

[@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?

[@gabydelacruz4624]

Hey there, I wanted to know if this also in correlation to the phrase/question "off rims or on rims". I hear this all the time when winter comes along. Is it possible to explain? Thanks again!

[@ramirogovea3092]

Thanks for the video. If I get some 20x9 with 15 offset in front and 20x10.5 with 22 offset in the rears, which one is more concave? I am still a bit confused. I have a 2015 Dodge Charger RT by the way. Thanks

[@pxKappa]

the biggest tires I can use on my e36 is 225/45/17 (don't want to bother with getting a bigger size registered), and I was looking at getting a set of JapanRacing JR9 wheels. will a 17x8.5 wheel give me a bit of stretch with that size tire or do I need to go 17x10? again, I'm not looking for a massive stretch, I would like them to look similar to your setup but with a 225/45/17 tire

[@thebrokecyclest2136]

Im trying to get some winter tires and wheels for my car but want to have the winter wheels to be 18s and the OEM wheel size is 19 inches. Would the offset be the same for the different wheel size?

[@slonon6410]

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

[@motorsportspowersports]

i have 2018 maserati granturismo. tire size is 285/35x20(rear) n 245/35/20(front). this are stock rims which donot sit flush with the fender. what offset do i need to make sure the new rims im buying will fit flush with the fender.? please help

[@xpmark1]

Very good explanation. Can you tall me how wheel backspacing type can be an issue when you lower your car's front suspension for a customized look,say at least 3 ". What type backspacing is best to avoid contacting suspension components? Anyone who knows feel free to answer.

[@totljag1]

smart dude !

[@jamaln2525]

Hey. I just got 18" xxr for my accord. they're pretty widest I'll need to get a more narrow tire and stretch it. How do I find out what size tire I should run ??

[@Aisyah3778]

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[@kamaljituppal3673]

what will be good size tires for 18x8.5 rims. i want it to be a little stretched just like yours

[@DatDude2003]

I have question. My wheels have a +35 offset but I’m rubbing on full right turns on the inside back part of wheel well. Hitting the plastic. Would spacers help this issue by bringing the wheel out a little?

[@thomaswilson818]

great video thanks- still a bit confused simply because I'm not certain what will fit in the wheel well of my 2008 impreza subaru wrx sti. Open to comments and suggestions. My car came with 19 by 9.5 I want to drop to 18 by 9.5 or 10

[@Shibu11229]

What if you just want the deep dish look on the rear wheels? Is it possible to do that without hurting handling?

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

Im trying to get my wheels about 2inches sticking out more because theyr hitting my suspenion on bumps since i put larger tires. I dont want to do spacers, is it a -negative offset thatll do the trick?

[@LonewolfSaichi]

So... if my car comes with a stock offset of 50mm and I want to purchase a wheel of the same size same diameter but with a 48mm offset... then it should still fit right?

[@whatjoshydoestv6741]

Hope you can help. I have. 2000 new beetle with its stock rims that’s are Size: 16” x 6.5” Diameter: 16” Bolt pattern: 5x100 Width: 6.5’ Offset: 42 And I want to fit a 2007 GTI stock rims- Size: 17” x 7 Diameter: 17” Width: 7” Bolt pattern: 5x112 Offset: 54mm Would getting a wheel adapter that’s 5x100 to 5x112 and that’s 15mm thick work?? Would that avoid hitting the fender and the suspension? I believe it would stick out 3mm more then the stock rims. Please help

[@nadinerobd801]

if you have stock suspension can u use low offset as it wont matter if its sticking out past the guards?? compared to if it was lowered ??

[@suddensmoke222]

i need help i have a 08 pontiac g8 with an 8Jx18 ET48 but i want my wheel to come out a little bit and im looking for a set of rims that are 8Jx18 ET35 would there be any issues ? would be thankfull for a quick answere

[@akombalasau4022]

Help. I just bought rims and tires. And i didnt study the offset before mounting my new wheels. Now i noticed it is little outside the fender or wheel well, negative offset. Maybe 1 or 2 inches towards the fender. What can i do to adjust it to put it towards the wheel well or suspension. Thanks

[@donzayy5583]

Will 18x8.5 +20 fit good on 8th gen civic? Or what would you recommend me? Stock suspension I’m not lowered.

[@KelsS1k]

Bro im thinking of getting 19/35/275 10.5 For rear you think ill work out ?

[@ukwildcatsify]

Have a 2011 wrx and it’s not lowered. Would 18x8.5 with a +38 offset work. Is a offset of +44 any better?

[@louislu9925]

I saw your rim is 18x10 +45, then what is the size your tire? Also I want get xxr 557 18x10 +19, is that fit 2016 wrx?

[@DavidLomelibmx]

whats your setup? what are those rims and tires?

[@serac3663]

Can we put 8.5 j front and 9.5 rear wheels with the same dimensions on 255/40/19 tires on the audi q3 quattro?

[@Daft69Punk]

05 sti: already know the size of want (18x9.5) but unsure of the offset I need to get a more flush look but without fitment or rubbing issues.

[@eddyrivera6875]

Bro thanks you helped , I would want a flush look for a esr08 19x8.5 + 30

[@eddyrivera6875]

sorry I’m a noob wen it comes to specs 10th gen civic si

[@zackipoodubovoy9252]

Your a god

[@elgeronimo87]

quick question guys..so there a friend of mine got some 18" DIAMETER (18" x 7.5") set of wheels..what size tires would you he need to get for the right fit??

[@francisdervil2797]

Do manufacturers also stamp the offset on the back of the rim??

[@brandonrobinson4237]

What offset do you have on that subaru impreza?

[@JK-dx5ts]

nice vid helped me understand thanks ! what kind of wheels are those ? and specs?

[@drivenwithpurpose3979]

XXR 550 18x10 +45 offset, good wheels especially for the price.(imo)

[@dennisramos640]

So what would be more aggressive +30 or +40 offset?

[@GM-nl1qw]

If my car has stock offset of 47 and I get 35 wheels will the wheels stick out from fender or inside the fender?

[@franklinescalante5378]

I just bought a Scion tC that comes stock with p225/45r18. It comes stock with +39 offset..........Let's say I want to go a little wider. I go 235/245 on the tires correct, and the rims itself should increase or decrease in offset ???

[@Amtrak___]

Will a 10x127 bolt pattern work with a 5x127 bolt pattern?

[@iSaL3hzZ]

Dude you should post more on KZbin

[@ceelee8602]

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

[@martiniananascojuloya3248]

What size is your mag and what size is ur tire?

[@isaacwiley831]

So does more of a negative offset mean more camber and more of a positive offset means more of a inside chamber?

[@stephenmccurdy6619]

I have a staggered setup on my dodge charger, 20inch wheels... dodge just did an alignment and now my car is pulling roughly on uneven roads.... they say they cant get it straight because my wheels sizes are different and that i should square my wheels..... this is nonsense right!?!? They were fine the first time i had them put on... what do you think?

[@jacoe33333]

So negative off set will cause the wheel to stick out more and positive off set will cause the wheel to move more in?

[@reggielamay3870]

06 chevy colorado 22x9.5 +30 offset will that work for my truck? Thank you

[@ThePanred]

thank you sir. going with a 19x8,5 konig oversteer on 2012 legacy. would love it flush to the fender everyone is saying 45 offset? your opinion? great video very useful

[@drivenwithpurpose3979]

Thanks! Yeah the best thing is to get on some forums or find someone with the same look you're going for to figure out what they're running. Have fun with the build!