backspace/offset for these wheels.
03-07-2008, 08:27 AM
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backspace/offset for these wheels. Do I need to know what the backspace/offset of the wheels im buy are, or just the size of them. I know the sizes which are 17x9.5 and the tires are 275/40/R17 but is there anything else I should know when ordering the rims or tires?
03-07-2008, 09:06 AM
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^ Those wheels are actally only 9" wide. And the factory offset is 50 mm or 56 mm.
If you are intersted in new wheels that are 17" x 9.5" wide, the new offset can be anything between 38 mm and 56 mm. The smaller the number the more the wheel moves outwards and gives the nice look of the tire filling the wheel well, in lieu of the stock slightly tucked in look.
If you are intersted in new wheels that are 17" x 9.5" wide, the new offset can be anything between 38 mm and 56 mm. The smaller the number the more the wheel moves outwards and gives the nice look of the tire filling the wheel well, in lieu of the stock slightly tucked in look.
03-07-2008, 04:59 PM
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I just had my stock wheels off yesterday night. They were in fact 17"x9.5" with a 7" backspacing. Its off a 2001 camaro SS. And yes I did measure properly.
