What is the offset of a wheel?
The offset of a wheel is the distance between the centerline of the rim and the wheel hub, or how far the edge of the wheel sticks out from the center. When the wheels of a given vehicle are replaced, they must be replaced with wheels of similar offset; if not, the tire could well come in contact with suspension parts or with the inside of the wheel well itself. Suspension geometry can also be affected by offset changes.
