Wheel Offsets

[Tazio]

I am after a set of 14 inch wheels, I have come across a set where the offset is 18. I understand that the preferred offset is 24.

 

Anyone like to comment on the possible impact of running these wheels ?

[L7 FST]

 

They'll sit slightly further out than standard- i.e. give you a bit more clearance on the inner side, and protrude slightly more on the outside.  ET18 is usually fine.

[Q Catcher]

The tyres might run a bit close to the indicator repeater light wiring, if the indicators are fitted in the usual place on cycle wings.

And the steering scrub angle will be different.  (I notice from running other cars that with up to 4mm spacers, you don't notice the difference in steering feel, but you do with, say, 7mm spacers - the equivalent of running a 7mm smaller offset.)

[Tazio]

Cheers guys.