Reason being I have 2 FWD rims in the front and the 2 in the back got damaged so I figured I'd put 2 RWD rims in the back because they have a bigger lip, but the DAMN dealer told me it wouldn't work because of the "ofset". What does the offset of the rims have to with anything? What is "offset" pertaning to the rim? FYI: 2003 Monte Carlo Jeff Gordon Ed. Current rims I have 22" x 8.5 in the front I want 22" x 9.5 for tha back (Dvinci Vento rims)
2006-12-22 15:19:18 · 9 answers · asked by N.O. Stunna 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you measure the distance from the flat area where it attaches to the brake, to a point exactly halfway between the outside and inside lip, that's the offset. Too small an offset, and the rim will poke out too far and either rub on the fender or have the tread hit the fender lip when you hit a bump. Too large an offset, and the inside of the wheel may scrape against the suspension.
Not all FWD and RWD rims are actually different. In some cases, FWD and RWD cars have the exact same bolt pattern and offset, and you can switch between the two.
BTW, running larger tires on the back of a Monte Carlo than on the front will make it understeer a bit more. While it may give people the impression you've pro-streeted it and converted it to rear wheel drive, I'd recommend keeping all the tires the same size.
2006-12-23 00:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
the offset is the distance from the back of the rim to the face that bolts to the hub.this positions the wheel in or out
with say an 8 inch rim a rear wheel drive may have a 4 inch offset while a front drive may have a 6 inch offset
a rear drive wheel will stick way out and possibly damage the fender or cause problems when turning
the numbers you list are diameter and width of rim,not offset
2006-12-22 15:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Reason being I have 2 FWD rims in the front and the 2 in the back got damaged so I figured I'd put 2 RWD rims in the back because they have a bigger lip, but the DAMN dealer told me it wouldn't work because of the "ofset". What does the offset of the rims have to with anything?...
2015-08-19 05:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rear wheel drive rims are more dished out in the offset and will stick out if its a car dont do it . but on some pick ups some people put older style rims wich used to stick out as now pick ups have same rims as front wheel drives since theyve started making them with cv boot front axles.on a truck they have more clearance and some times you can get away with it,. but on a car theres not enough clearance and even if they look like the clearanbce is lots.when you drive on highway your tire expands and if you turn for any reason it could catch your fender and cause a mortality. just get a nice aftermarket front wheel drive rim.. if you want to mesure the differance put a straight edge sitting on your exterior lip of the rim then mesure distance from your straight edge and your bolt pattern and if the rims the same width and same mesurement your ok but if the mesurement is greater means thats how much more it will stick out.good luck and merry christmas
2006-12-22 15:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "FWD (front wheel drive)" and "RWD (rear wheel drive)" Rims. Rims are interchangable. As long as the bolt pattern fits, they clear the suspension components, the offset works, they're rims folks. It's like asking for a 'metric pipe wrench" (and if you don't get that one, just ignore this whole answer). The only circumstance I can think of where this would be an issue is if you are looking at rims for a car that comes in both front and rear wheel drive (older and newer cadillacs come to mind) In that case the rims from the FWD *CAR* might not fit the RWD *CAR* and vice versa. But, if the rims fit your car, it makes no difference if they were made originally for a FWD or RWD car.
2006-12-22 16:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by R S 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
The front wheels have to clear the disc brakes; and still be able to steer left and right to the bump stops.
Offset is how far the rim is backspaced from the hub when mounted.
2006-12-22 15:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Most cars have the same rims in the back and the front. But some cars don't, like most Porsches.
2016-04-11 02:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe (RWD) is rear wheel drive and (FWD) is four wheel drive. Also, the offset refers to how far off center the piece that touches the hub of your vehicle is from half the width of the rim. Therefore, deep dish rims have more offset from center. And I'm talking about the centerline of the rim standing vertical, not the center of the circle. Not an expert, hope this helped.
2006-12-22 15:44:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sambo51slc 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
He means they will rub unless all the offset is to the inside. Measure and see for clearance. If you ever wanted to rotate tho they would prob. throw front steering geometry all out of whack.
2006-12-22 15:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by popeyethesadist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the same wheels for the front and back. Problem solved.
2006-12-22 15:22:00 · answer #10 · answered by Kyle H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋