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Does incorrect wheel offset affect handling?

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I recently put new rims on my car and the offset is 32mm whereas it should be 38-40mm. I did notice a difference in the handling but this might simply be due to the worn out tyres on the new rims.

So does the incorrect wheel offset affect handling or is it just my tyres?

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yep , both.

The offset can make a difference ( though 6mm shouldn't be that dramatic ). Large diff in offset can cause tramlining , pulling of the steering under brakes and a bump steer type situation.

More than likely is the tyres that have taken a wear pattern based on the car they came off.

New tyres will prolly make all the difference.

cheers

Ken

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I also heard the a big change in offsets can lead to early wheel bearing failure, more stress on the suspension components and possible handling problems (tramlining and the like)...

I'm currently looking to put wider wheels on my car, but finding a balance between wheel width, clearance and offsets is proving difficult...:D

My old car had a really wide set of volk rims, they looked great but the handling was much worse with them on...

Dave

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Originally posted by Simmo

off the top of your head ken do you know the offset of the 32 gtr? and do you know the offset of the 34 gtr rims?

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Simmo

Off the top of my head the std offset is around 25 which is about what the R34 GTR's are as well.

Most of the aftermarket rims bring it down to about 15-18 to help fill the guards.

As I said to you when you bought it , the R34 wheels look good but still a little too much in , especially on the front.

Cheers

ken

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gtrken

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Originally posted by Demon Dave

I also heard the a big change in offsets can lead to early wheel bearing failure, more stress on the suspension components and possible handling problems (tramlining and the like)...

I'm currently looking to put wider wheels on my car, but finding a balance between wheel width, clearance and offsets is proving difficult...:D  

My old car had a really wide set of volk rims, they looked great but the handling was much worse with them on...

Dave

Yep , yep and yep .

All of the above is true and when you can find the perfect blend of *to the edge* rim clearance while still maintaining good handling , no tramlining or heavy steering , I would love to know.....

Cheers

Ken

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