Negative offset Alloys

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.

anujgarg1 · 18th June 2020, 15:06

I have Toyota Innova Crysta as well as the older gen Innova. I have noticed a substantial amount of body roll in the Crysta compared to the old one which is rock stable. The old innva has mild negative offest alloys wheel making them stick out to about body width. Will the same modification be helpful in the Crysta to reduce the body roll?

momsonlydriver · 18th June 2020, 15:13

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kcj3b · 30th August 2020, 15:02

What is the offset of a Gypsy Original Rim.
If 8j brazilian rim is used how much will the tyre poke out?

16th May 2007, 22:21	#1
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times 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!
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16th May 2007, 22:56	#2
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times 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.
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20th June 2007, 20:18	#3
evolve Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	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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21st June 2007, 13:20	#4
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	This is for my Jeep...I already have wider axle fitted...
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22nd June 2007, 21:05	#5
gdhiraj BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times	I dont think -ve offset wheel will cause suspension to rub on tyre, -ve offset push the wheel out not in.
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23rd June 2007, 20:47	#6
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	yeps...negative offset pushes wheel out. i've been tol that too.
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24th June 2007, 17:35	#7
evolve Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	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.
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14th July 2007, 03:22	#8
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times 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.
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18th June 2020, 15:06	#9
anujgarg1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moradabad Posts: 22 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Negative offset Alloys I have Toyota Innova Crysta as well as the older gen Innova. I have noticed a substantial amount of body roll in the Crysta compared to the old one which is rock stable. The old innva has mild negative offest alloys wheel making them stick out to about body width. Will the same modification be helpful in the Crysta to reduce the body roll?
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30th August 2020, 15:02	#11
kcj3b BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 154 Thanked: 62 Times	Re: Negative offset Alloys What is the offset of a Gypsy Original Rim. If 8j brazilian rim is used how much will the tyre poke out?
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