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nortonfb
05-19-2014, 01:15 PM
I was offered a set of Primax 772 in 16".
Which has a bolt pattern of 4 lug 4.25 inch 108mm High Positive Offset.
The offset I really don't understand.
What would I need to use these?
Is it worth the effort?
Thanks,
Steve

CTScott
05-19-2014, 01:42 PM
The 4x108 means you would need hub adapters to use them. This would add positive offset and the fact that the rims are already "high" positive offset means that they would stick out as is, let alone with a hub adapter in between.

Yaristeve
05-19-2014, 03:10 PM
This would add positive offset

Adding a spacer would reduce the postive offset.

CTScott
05-19-2014, 03:25 PM
Adding a spacer would reduce the postive offset.

Some day I will get that correct off the top of my head. So, to correct my statement to the OP, the "high" offset wheels would potentially be tucked in too far (depending on what "high" equals). In that case the hub adapters could be chosen thickness wise to offset that extra tuck and bring the wheels out to the correct spacing for the car.

Yaristeve
05-19-2014, 05:31 PM
Some day I will get that correct off the top of my head.

I understand; you sound like you're an old timer, like me.

The current, accepted sign convention (more negative moves mounting face inward) is illogical to me too. In the old days, a more positive offset made the wheel track more wide, ie.: +offset = +track.

Now it's more negative offset makes the track more wied. Huh?

nortonfb
05-19-2014, 11:19 PM
I think I have it now.
Think I'll just wait for some thing else.
Steve

why?
05-19-2014, 11:31 PM
yea, there are tons of wheels from miatas and civics that fit our cars, no need to get ones that require adapters.

Exiwolfman
05-20-2014, 12:00 AM
Mazda2 is direct fit

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