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Wheel Offset Calculator - Calculate wheel offset and backspacing
Calculate wheel offset and backspacing
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Frequently asked questions
What is wheel offset?
Distance from wheel centerline to mounting surface. Positive = hub mounting surface toward outside.
What is backspacing?
Distance from mounting surface to inner edge of wheel. Higher = wheel sits further in.
Will lower offset cause rubbing?
Lower offset pushes wheel outward. May rub fenders on turns or over bumps.
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About this tool
Inputs
- Wheel Width
- Offset (ET)
- Original Wheel Width
- Original Offset
- New Wheel
- Original Wheel
Results
- Backspacing
- Inner Clearance Change
- Outer Clearance Change
- Poke Difference
- Fit Assessment
- Similar fitment
- Reduced inner clearance
- Wheel sticks out more
- Wheel sits further in
- Reduced clearance on both sides
- More inner clearance
Getting the right answer starts with the right formula. The Wheel Offset Calculator handles the computation so you can focus on the decision. Provide wheel width, offset (et), original wheel width, original offset, new wheel and original wheel to get started. The tool derives backspacing, inner clearance change, outer clearance change and other key metrics from your entries. 0-60 time correlates roughly with power-to-weight ratio.
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