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craigg1 · 06-29-2004, 10:43 AM

Is anybody running 17x8 rims on their 6 lug truck? Im looking at a set of 17x8 rims, but they have a +14MM Offset. Need to know the right offset for this size of rim for my truck.

cdowns · 06-29-2004, 12:15 PM

you should be looking at about 4 1/2inch offset. the only thing i know about MM's is that they're in the candy isle

BtnkBndt · 06-29-2004, 01:47 PM

Yep, looking at my crusty trusty handy dandy conversion chart here. 14mm=.55118 or right close to almost 9/16".

This offset stuff confuses me too. An 8" wheel would actually be around 9" outside width right? The 8" is measured inside the lip?

The offset is measured to the very outside edge?

ChevLoRay · 06-29-2004, 02:32 PM

That offset sounds extreme, regardless of which way it goes. What were they on before, assuming they're used wheels?

craigg1 · 06-29-2004, 02:42 PM

The are a set of new wheels listed on Ebay.

Rim Link

Blazer1970 · 06-29-2004, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigg1

Is anybody running 17x8 rims on their 6 lug truck? Im looking at a set of 17x8 rims, but they have a +14MM Offset. Need to know the right offset for this size of rim for my truck.

Offset is from the center of the rim to the mounting surface. Backspacing is from the back edge of the rim to the wheel mounting surface. An 8 inch rim with a +14mm offset will have about 4 1/2" of backspacing. Actually the backspacing will be a little more, since backspacing is normally measured from the inside lip of the wheel, and the wheel width is measured inside where the beads seat. Positive offset pushes the wheel/tire farther into the wheel opening (more backspacing), negative offset makes it stick out (less backspacing).

06-29-2004, 10:43 AM	#1
craigg1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 281	Wheel offset Is anybody running 17x8 rims on their 6 lug truck? Im looking at a set of 17x8 rims, but they have a +14MM Offset. Need to know the right offset for this size of rim for my truck.

06-29-2004, 12:15 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you should be looking at about 4 1/2inch offset. the only thing i know about MM's is that they're in the candy isle __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-29-2004, 01:47 PM	#3
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Yep, looking at my crusty trusty handy dandy conversion chart here. 14mm=.55118 or right close to almost 9/16". This offset stuff confuses me too. An 8" wheel would actually be around 9" outside width right? The 8" is measured inside the lip? The offset is measured to the very outside edge? __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11 Last edited by BtnkBndt; 06-29-2004 at 01:50 PM. Reason: More questions ??

06-29-2004, 02:32 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	That offset sounds extreme, regardless of which way it goes. What were they on before, assuming they're used wheels? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-29-2004, 02:42 PM	#5
craigg1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 281	The are a set of new wheels listed on Ebay. Rim Link



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