When I had BF Goodrich T/A Radials in the size of BR60 - 13 on
5.5" standard offset (hub flange at center of wheel) E.T. Uni-Lug Mags
my front tires also extended pass the edge of the lip of the front
fender by about 1/2". Be careful with the offsets It's not just the
ball joint that needs to be avoided. Always check for clearance of the
"A"-arms when the wheels are turned to lock in both Directions. Wheels
with a real deep offset like those for front wheel drives, will contact
the a-arms, or tie rods when turning.
Rich
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> From: Heuer, Paul[SMTP:paul.heuer(at)dsto.defence.gov.au]
> Reply To: Heuer, Paul
> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 1997 5:37 PM
> To: jarrid_gross(at)juno.com
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: wheel offset stuff
>
> Hi Jarrid,
> I had a chance to measure my wheel offset on the weekend. (Remember
> 14x6
> minilite clones)
> It is 3.75 inches (from the back face of the hub to the innermost edge
> of
> the wheel).
> You said 4in offset would work for you, but my front wheels sit out
> from the
> front guards by about an inch! The police here will put me off the
> road for
> that, not to mention the spray coming off the tyres on a wet road.
> When you
> said you had plenty of room, you meant in this dimension didn't you?
> With my offset I have more than an inch space between the inside of
> the
> wheel and the top ball joint, so I could manage 4.75 in offset if I
> had to.
>
> Have you flared out your front guards, or is the track different
> between
> your series 2 and my series 3?
> Curiouser and curiouser....
> Paul.
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