Glossary / General

offsets

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Offsets are measurements that help determine how far the wheel sits inside or outside of the car. Getting this right is important so the wheels fit well and don't hit other parts of the car.

Technical Definition

Offsets refer to the distance between the wheel's mounting surface and the centerline of the wheel. It's crucial for ensuring that the wheels fit properly within the wheel wells and do not interfere with the vehicle's suspension or brakes.

Hear It Discussed

"Are they still part of a Fiat group and that offsets everything?"
CarCast+Edmunds - All about the controversial Ferrari Luce EV. CarCast 02:49

"if you want to get into wheels, be really careful to do your homework on any wheels you're looking at to make sure that the offsets are right..."
How To Stay Happy With The Porsche You Own Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast 14:13

"cartridge joints, rebuildable Johnny joints, hymes, offsets, all sorts of different ones."
SnailMail: Make Your Vehicle Stand Out Snail Trail 4x4 Offroad Podcast 00:32