I need an understanding of wheel offset

[Cameron_B 10+ year member]

In the picture does the offset increase (+10 or ex) when the wheel moves TOWARD the brake rotor, or vise versa?

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[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

try that

 

[Cameron_B 10+ year member]

OK, so positive offset is essentially moving the wheel closer under the wheel well, thanks.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

OK, so positive offset is essentially moving the wheel closer under the wheel well, thanks.

not really, it's more moving the center of the rim (bolts) towards the face of the wheel. negative would move it farther away from the face. it's mainly based on the center of the wheel from the face to the rear. most cars now run a +32 to +42, germans run a bit higher.