What do wheel fitment numbers mean?
The wheel size is the size designation of a wheel given by its diameter, width, and offset. For example, 17 x 8.5 x +35 designates a diameter of 17 inches, width of 8.5 inches, and +35 mm positive offset (432 × 216 x +35 in fully metric numbers).
What is a wheel fitment?
A wheel’s “fitment” refers to how the wheel will fit within a wheel well or underneath fenders. It’s important to make sure the wheel and tire package you’re purchasing both look good and allows your vehicle to handle properly.
How do I choose a wheel fitment?
Put simply, to find if your wheels will fit your car, measure the distance from your wheel’s center point to where it is mounted. This is the offset. Add that to half your wheel’s width to find the back space and subtract it to find the front space. Compare this to your wheel well to see if it fits.
What does a 5’2 offset mean?
The second number indicates the distance from the mounting plate to the outer bead. For example, a 5+2 offset means there is 5” from the back/inner bead to the mounting plate, 2” from the mounting plate to the outer bead.
What does original fitment mean?
This term refers to replacing the original equipment tire with a wider and proportionately lower tire, without changing the wheels. Typically, this is the least expensive way to improve the look and handling of your car.
Whats wider 4 3 or 5 2 offset?
The 4+3R is slightly wider than the front 5+2.
What is a zero offset?
Zero wheel offset is when the hub mounting surface is in line with the centerline of the wheel. Negative offset is when the hub mounting surface is behind the wheel centerline. “Deep dish” wheels are typically a negative offset.
Why do most wheels have holes in the wheel flange?
Car wheels have holes mostly due to weight and cost considerations. Each hole is a chunk of material that you aren’t wasting and weighing down the wheel with. As another bonus, the holes help with cooling the brakes by allowing airflow between the inside and outside.