Nifty little offset/backspace chart

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  • thejimlab
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2004
    • 588

    #1

    Nifty little offset/backspace chart

    I just found this. Good info to know.
  • cactusjacks1
    E30 Fanatic
    • Sep 2004
    • 1216

    #2
    What size wheel ?
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    • thejimlab
      E30 Addict
      • Oct 2004
      • 588

      #3
      does it matter?

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      • nando
        Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 34834

        #4
        it can, but generally it doesn't, assuming you are runing similar diameter tires. the reasons it might make a difference are clearance for the strut, a larger wheel will have more clearance with the same offset and width as a smaller wheel. this is because of the angle of the strut tube away from the wheels..
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        • Beej '86 325es
          R3VLimited
          • Feb 2004
          • 2639

          #5
          I'll have to see if I still have a spreadsheet that calculates your offset. Has the info on distance from the wheel to the strut housing and such.
          -Brandon
          '86 325es S50
          '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
          '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
          '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

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          • mk-ultra
            Noobie
            • Apr 2004
            • 22

            #6
            something like that -> http://1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

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            • cactusjacks1
              E30 Fanatic
              • Sep 2004
              • 1216

              #7
              Originally posted by mk-ultra
              Great find - very useful tool!!
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