Offset for our wheels??
 

Sorry for posting this here, but there is a post in the Tecnical Q&A section and I haven't gotten any answers back yet... I am trying to e-mail the guy with my specs so he can tell me if they can make the wheels I want at a reasonable price... I know someone out there can remind me what the offset is!!! Please :):):cool:

hey greenmarine

The stock SVX wheels are 16 X 7.5JJ with a 5 by 4.5" bolt pattern, which is used a lot in American automobiles. But it has an unusually large offset (55mm or 2.17"). Due to the known wheel bearing problems, I would suggest staying with at least a 50mm offset, but some people have reported that they installed 38mm offset rims successfully.

I found this...Everywhere I look when I was seeing into what would be involved with changing the wheels I found the above to be true a lot.
hope it helps....if this is wrong let us know!

Victoria

Thanks mate!!! I am an engine guy, not a wheel guy so I don't know too much about all the offset thing... Is the higher the number the farther out the edge of the wheel is from the bolts??

The offset of a wheel is what locates the tire and wheel assembly in relation to the suspension. More specifically, it is the measured distance between the hub mounting surface and the center line of the rim. Below is an explanation of the various types of offsets which are pictured in the above graphic.

Positive Offset
A positive offset occurs when the hub mounting surface is on the street side (the side you see) of the center line of the rim. Most factory rims will have this type of offset.

Zero Offset
When the hub mounting surface is centered within the rim, it is known as a zero offset.

Negative Offset
If the hub mounting surface is on the brake side of the center line of the rim, it is considered a negative offset or “deep dish”.

Note that extensive negative offset can potentially cause increased steering wheel kick-back and place additional stresses on the vehicle's entire suspension.

Awesome Man!!! Thanks for helping me understand it!!!! Now I can choose a wheel that I like and really know what I'm talking about!!! Thanks again!!!

I just realized that you are a girl!!! Awesome!!! How did you get to knowing so much about cars??? Are ya married?? If not do ya wanna??? :D:D:D:cool:

That's our Chris
 

sharp as a bowling ball:rolleyes:

:D :D :D



Quick, what end of the guns do the bullets come from??? :p

Todd

hi

my dad taught me everything about cars...
we have done alot with em while growing up....
so they became a passion for me.
especially digging into them and making them better.
we have done a lot of projects together.:)
he helped me rebuild my engine in my scorpio :)
when I do the 5spd this spring it will be me and my dad
doing it...I cannot wait
I miss my SVX :rolleyes:

no I'm not married....but unavailable ;)

Re: That's our Chris
 

Hehehe, yea todd I know the answer to that one!!! They come out the Butt right???? Everyone knows that!!! :D:D:D:D

Hehe, that's pretty cool that you like cars... I only know one other girl that loves cars and she is the most amazing girl I have ever met!!! Oh, I was just kidding about the whole marrieng ya thing... :):D:D:cool:

that ok...my sense of humor is not ordinary...
and I'm used to it..most of my friends are guys :)

Re: Re: That's our Chris
 

gosh chris, bullets come out of the butt? which chicka marine did you piss off? i hope she used a low caliber pistol to shoot ya in DA BUTT!!!!

Hehehe, Hey Harry, Did ya say that you were interested in my wheels when I get ready to sell them??? Well if you are then you can have first dibs

dude, you just got those wheels. what's up?

Tell me your going with the Royal Gold Rota Formel's like you said before, cause they'll look f'in sweet on your car. If this is what your up to, make sure they make a set in Royal Silver for me.;)