QUICK & SIMPLE Explanation! Wheel Offset & Backspacing Explained

Wheel Offset & Backspacing Explained by Landan with LMR.

When you follow manufacturers’ specifications on offset and backspacing, you can have improved handling, less stress on suspension components, and even wider wheel widths can be installed for the highly sought-after staggered look on your Ford Mustang or other vehicles!

THE THREE TYPES OF OFFSET
Negative Offset: The hub mounting surface is closer to the back portion of the wheel. This will result in greater clearance for aftermarket suspension and provide you with a wider overall stance.

Zero Offset: The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive Offset: The hub mounting surface is closer to the face of the wheel. This will result in extra fender and quarter panel clearance to help eliminate tire rubbing problems.

Backspacing is measured from the back portion of the wheel to the hub surface of the wheel, where it bolts to the car. Backspacing is always measured in inches and is closely related to the offset, meaning, that when you change one, it immediately affects the other.

*Chapters*
0:00 Intro
0:27 Wheel Width Explained
0:48 Wheel Offset Explained
1:45 Back Spacing Explained
2:16 Overview

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[perspicator]

Nice concise simple explanation! No wasted blah, blah! Great job!

[oldowl]

Hands down the best video to date on Youtube about this subject. You couldn't do any better!

[floyd]

Even if you thought you knew…a review never hurts!

[safdaralli]

By far ..THE BEST VIDEO at explaining the subject at hand..what sets this video apart is the VISUAL AID/VISUAL REFERENCE that allows the viewer to get a good look at what is being explained without which it is a bit challenging to picture in your head (Spatial Dimensional Awareness)...Bravo Zulu brother..

[omgbbqcia]

I always found having back spacing and offset to be redundant. They lead to the same result with two different ways of measurement.

[misterchristopher]

I have a 2003 mustang GT. I have a rear end from a 1996 which is about 3/4" narrower per side. I have a 15x10 with 6.5" backspace and it fits a 275 60 15 perfect.

[chunkafunk]

good information:) thankyou! btw...what happened to JMAC??

[nameandaddress]

I have a bone stock 2003 mustang GT...the tires are set inside the fenders a bit, but i see others that are flush with the same factory wheels. How are they achieving this? Its a great stance when flushed up with fenders.

[Edub]

So, will your SVE SC 17X9 5 lug wheels work on a fox body with sn95 spindles? Which just rack limiters etc needed on the 4 lug? I noticed the spacing is different. However, I’m terrible with geometry.

Thanks.

[debabrate]

Im just thinking out loud i have 2007 honda accord pearl gray i want all tires sticking out just enough so it looks proper is negative offest the choice and any tips

[dimvol]

Hey there. I want to ask you. My factory wheels have the following size. 7, 5x17 et 25 6x139, 7 bore center 106, 1. I want to buy new wheels. The size that is close to my factory size is 8x17 et 20 6x139, 7 bore center 106.1.
My question is will it fits or will I have an issue.
Thank you in advance for your help.

[Treys_Waterboy]

What negative offset has more poke, -12, or -24?

[MRMAN]

*Spoke design was left out. Which is very important with wheel fitment and should be included into the fundamentals of "wheel clearance and appearance"*

[rikstang]

So to make the tire and rim flush with the car.. negative off set

[xushenxin]

All I want to know is it it will fit. Don't give a shit about these stupid concepts.