Re: Minilite copy?

Paul Heuer (paul.heuer(at)dsto.defence.gov.au)
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:52:40 +0930

Christopher Albers wrote: >
> Paul,
> yes, I think 'offset' and 'backspace' are synonymous. I think I've
> heard some Brits use the same terminology. 113mm is equal to 4.25",
> however Jarrid stated he has a problem with the back wheels on his car
> (he has 4.25 offset). I think he said the offset was too much (at) 4.25".

Not enough offset at the back is easy to cure with 1/4" or 3/8" spacers. Too much offset at the front is cured by buying new wheels :-(

My wheels even have a touch too much offset for the back. The tyre on one side *just* scrapes against the fender lip (with 185x70x14 tyres).

> as long as they don't scrape against the valance.

Mine only scrape the valance at full lock when reversing out of a driveway (must be some slop in the suspension).

> Yes, I've heard that Alpines and Tigers share the same track.
>
Good, that simplifies things a little.

Cheers, Paul. 

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