Negative offset Alloys - Team-BHP

madbullram · 16th May 2007, 22:21

Folks,
I tried searching but couldn't get a good thread on this. I want to know the pros and cons of using a Negative offset alloys. I am looking at -28 offset alloys would like to before i plonk them in.

Cheers!

theMAG · 16th May 2007, 22:56

I remember reading elsewhere that extensive negative offset can potentially cause increased steering wheel kick-back and place additional stresses on the vehicle's entire suspension.

Advantages are in this PDF. Page 3.

evolve · 20th June 2007, 20:18

a -28 offset will give you SERIOUS handling issues unless you are bolting this on a kit car.

smaller turning circle, bump steer, and rubbing on the suspension is what you are most likely to experience.

DO NOT fit -ve offset wheels on your car unless you know what you are doing....... they are primarily used in drag cars because the only direction they will ever go is straight ahead! and that too extensive bodywork mods are done with modded flip suspension setups.

madbullram · 21st June 2007, 13:20

This is for my Jeep...I already have wider axle fitted...

gdhiraj · 22nd June 2007, 21:05

I dont think -ve offset wheel will cause suspension to rub on tyre, -ve offset push the wheel out not in.

hell_rider · 23rd June 2007, 20:47

yeps...negative offset pushes wheel out. i've been tol that too.

evolve · 24th June 2007, 17:35

yes if your wheels are pushed out.... they can rub against your fenders on bumpy roads. Unless you roll your fenders you will create some serious damage to the fender as well as the tyres.

1100D · 14th July 2007, 03:22

There is constant additional stress on the wheel bearings, however how much of that actually hurts depends on the amount of the offset.

16th May 2007, 22:21	#1 (permalink)
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai & Appleton, WI Posts: 310 View My Garage	Negative offset Alloys Folks, I tried searching but couldn't get a good thread on this. I want to know the pros and cons of using a Negative offset alloys. I am looking at -28 offset alloys would like to before i plonk them in. Cheers!

16th May 2007, 22:56	#2 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,637 View My Garage	I remember reading elsewhere that extensive negative offset can potentially cause increased steering wheel kick-back and place additional stresses on the vehicle's entire suspension. Advantages are in this PDF. Page 3. __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

23rd June 2007, 20:47	#6 (permalink)
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 433	yeps...negative offset pushes wheel out. i've been tol that too. __________________ For all your days prepare And meet them ever alike When you are the anvil bear, When you are the hammer, strike.

14th July 2007, 03:22	#8 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,342 View My Garage	There is constant additional stress on the wheel bearings, however how much of that actually hurts depends on the amount of the offset. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat

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20th June 2007, 20:18	#3 (permalink)
evolve Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 17	a -28 offset will give you SERIOUS handling issues unless you are bolting this on a kit car. smaller turning circle, bump steer, and rubbing on the suspension is what you are most likely to experience. DO NOT fit -ve offset wheels on your car unless you know what you are doing....... they are primarily used in drag cars because the only direction they will ever go is straight ahead! and that too extensive bodywork mods are done with modded flip suspension setups.

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madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai & Appleton, WI Posts: 310 View My Garage	This is for my Jeep...I already have wider axle fitted...

22nd June 2007, 21:05	#5 (permalink)
gdhiraj Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 31	I dont think -ve offset wheel will cause suspension to rub on tyre, -ve offset push the wheel out not in.

24th June 2007, 17:35	#7 (permalink)
evolve Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 17	yes if your wheels are pushed out.... they can rub against your fenders on bumpy roads. Unless you roll your fenders you will create some serious damage to the fender as well as the tyres.