IcetC

Hey guys i just bought a set of 18 by 7.5 Konig Hurrys with a 45mm offset...but idk what the offset means? like does it mean how much does it stick out? also i'm planning on going TRD Lowering springs kit soon when i get the rims onis this going to affect the rims? i guess i need to know what the offset means first b4 i consider the drop right? ...and then i'm planning on going Scion OEM Ground effects...will this be affected as well? does anyone think that i should consider a different drop? or if i shouldn't drop at all? thanks in advance

scion_jon

offset means the distance of how tucked or how outward a rim is in the wheel well (lol my definition) im running a 18x8 with a 35 offset a 35 offset is pretty much lined up with the body the smaller the offset the farther it stick out, the bigger the offset the more tucked it is. also i am on TRD's and i don't rub

the stock tc wheels are 45 offset, so you will be fine, and ground fx wont be a issue

scion_jon

lets see if you can see the difference to give you a better understanding

stock wheels 45 offset, kind of a tucked look


my new ones with 35 offset lined up with the body

RogerTTR

FYI, the offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.
Zero Offset

The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
Positive

The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
Negative

The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle

captainlaziness

Here's a pic to help you visualise offset.

IcetC

thanks guys appreciate the help

captainlaziness

No problem. Don't forget pics when you get the wheels on.

scion_jon

negative offset is sexy

captainlaziness

Yessir it is. I like big, fat lips. On wheels and on the ladies. :D

scion_jon

hahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaa

i think the tc would look awsome with a neagtive offset all the way around

Neothin

doesnt fit unfortunately


well... without it looking like a mexican car

scion_jon

good thing im spanish and not mexican i guess

Runawayrogue

Heh Neo... I didn't want to be the one to say it...

ADRdesignCo

its almost three hours past new yeaers and i just learned something! SWEET!

scion_jon

what did you learn