G37S Sedan with 20" wheels, what offset will work?
03-31-2011, 11:27 AM
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03-31-2011, 11:30 AM
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Wheel Offset Explained
Can someone explain to me exactly what "offset" means? I'm ignorant on the subject of wheels, myself.
I'd like to do what 009gf4me did and go with the same width all around so I can rotate them for tread longevity. I'm a little on the conservative side and would probably go 19's, but I can't say 20's are out because I don't really want to lower it, I just want to close that gap that the 18's leave.
So when you say (for example) +30 offset, what does it mean? a 30mm spacer or something? And putting larger tires on is going to change your speedometer reading... is that an easy fix getting it to read correctly with the larger tires?
I'm not quite a newb when it comes to forums of this design, but even as a guy that loves cars and is semi-smart when it comes to them... I really have no clue about this subject. Always went with stock wheels, even on my last G.
I'd like to do what 009gf4me did and go with the same width all around so I can rotate them for tread longevity. I'm a little on the conservative side and would probably go 19's, but I can't say 20's are out because I don't really want to lower it, I just want to close that gap that the 18's leave.
So when you say (for example) +30 offset, what does it mean? a 30mm spacer or something? And putting larger tires on is going to change your speedometer reading... is that an easy fix getting it to read correctly with the larger tires?
I'm not quite a newb when it comes to forums of this design, but even as a guy that loves cars and is semi-smart when it comes to them... I really have no clue about this subject. Always went with stock wheels, even on my last G.
Here is a good link that describes wheel offsets:
Wheel Tech - Offset
And here is a wheel offset calculator that helps you understand how your new setup will compare to your current setup:
Wheel Offset Calculator
03-31-2011, 05:25 PM
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Here is a good link that describes wheel offsets:
Wheel Tech - Offset
And here is a wheel offset calculator that helps you understand how your new setup will compare to your current setup:
Wheel Offset Calculator
Wheel Tech - Offset
And here is a wheel offset calculator that helps you understand how your new setup will compare to your current setup:
Wheel Offset Calculator
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Can someone explain to me exactly what "offset" means? I'm ignorant on the subject of wheels, myself.
I'd like to do what 009gf4me did and go with the same width all around so I can rotate them for tread longevity. I'm a little on the conservative side and would probably go 19's, but I can't say 20's are out because I don't really want to lower it, I just want to close that gap that the 18's leave.
So when you say (for example) +30 offset, what does it mean? a 30mm spacer or something? And putting larger tires on is going to change your speedometer reading... is that an easy fix getting it to read correctly with the larger tires?
I'm not quite a newb when it comes to forums of this design, but even as a guy that loves cars and is semi-smart when it comes to them... I really have no clue about this subject. Always went with stock wheels, even on my last G.
I'd like to do what 009gf4me did and go with the same width all around so I can rotate them for tread longevity. I'm a little on the conservative side and would probably go 19's, but I can't say 20's are out because I don't really want to lower it, I just want to close that gap that the 18's leave.
So when you say (for example) +30 offset, what does it mean? a 30mm spacer or something? And putting larger tires on is going to change your speedometer reading... is that an easy fix getting it to read correctly with the larger tires?
I'm not quite a newb when it comes to forums of this design, but even as a guy that loves cars and is semi-smart when it comes to them... I really have no clue about this subject. Always went with stock wheels, even on my last G.
So again I went with 20x9 +32 all around and this is what it looks like....
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04-06-2011, 11:52 PM
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So again I went with 20x9 +32 all around and this is what it looks like....
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Now why the hell doesn't Vossen list their prices? Is it like they say? If you have to ask, you can't afford them? LOL!
04-07-2011, 12:57 AM
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So again I went with 20x9 +32 all around and this is what it looks like....
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03-06-2015, 01:58 AM
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Make sure to check wheel weights when looking at prospective wheels. Wheels that are even 3-4 pounds heavier than stock will make the car feel more sluggish.