Does Rim offset affect performace? - Toyota Yaris Forums

bosbik · 01-01-2009, 11:18 AM

does rim offset have any effect on a cars performance, positive or negative effects?

thanks!

eTiMaGo · 01-01-2009, 12:36 PM

well the further out the wheel is, you can gain some stability in high speed turns, but you'll really only feel the difference on the racetrack (that's one reason why many race cars use wide bodies)

bosbik · 01-01-2009, 01:44 PM

thanks..so is it safe to assume there is no effect on engine performance?

Black Yaris · 01-01-2009, 02:58 PM

no engine preformance, just handling

I went from +43 front +30 rear to +18 front +5 rear..... and I noticed a HUGE difference even durring everyday cornering. But you can't run that low of an offset on the Yaris

bosbik · 01-01-2009, 03:16 PM

cool info..thanks guys!
one more question..what is the lowest possible offset on a yaris/vios sedan?..is zero offset possible with a 17 or 16 inch rim?

*kimona* · 01-01-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bosbik

cool info..thanks guys!
one more question..what is the lowest possible offset on a yaris/vios sedan?..is zero offset possible with a 17 or 16 inch rim?

Sure... if you want the wheels/tyres poking way out past the fender lips.

With 17's, I wouldn't run any lower than ET42 with 205 rubber.

Same for 16's, unless you run 195's with ET38-40.

ddongbap · 01-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosbik

does rim offset have any effect on a cars performance, positive or negative effects?

thanks!

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosbik

thanks..so is it safe to assume there is no effect on engine performance?

Sometimes.

nerd_vitZ · 01-01-2009, 07:51 PM

well, you can have the offsets that high and have minimal rubbing. but, technically on 16s, you can run from 30-25mm to make it as flush as possible and have rubbing, but not TOO crazy. but it matters size of rims, how much drop, and size of tires.

nerd_vitZ · 01-01-2009, 07:53 PM

and dont forget that on the yaris the wheels need a "staggered" offset to get the "flushed look"

Black Yaris · 01-01-2009, 09:26 PM

also depends upon the width of the wheel & if you stretch tires or not

bosbik · 01-02-2009, 05:25 AM

thanks for the reply guys!..can i put 195 tires on a 16's rims with 7in width on the rims or is it better to use 205 series tires?

Loren · 01-02-2009, 05:46 AM

Offset does affect handling because a wider track reduces the roll angle which improves stability. Read It doesn't come without a price, however. Every hub and bearing assembly is engineered to work with a specific wheel offset, so if you vary too much from the design offset, you risk wearing wheel bearing prematurely or possibly even overstressing the hubs.

Stick within 5mm or so of stock offset and you have nothing to worry about.

bosbik · 01-02-2009, 05:53 AM

cool!..thanks loren...:D

Tamago · 01-02-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nerd_vitZ

and dont forget that on the yaris the wheels need a "staggered" offset to get the "flushed look"

or buy some rear hub spacers :D

01-01-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
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01-01-2009, 12:36 PM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	well the further out the wheel is, you can gain some stability in high speed turns, but you'll really only feel the difference on the racetrack (that's one reason why many race cars use wide bodies) __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

01-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	no engine preformance, just handling I went from +43 front +30 rear to +18 front +5 rear..... and I noticed a HUGE difference even durring everyday cornering. But you can't run that low of an offset on the Yaris __________________

01-01-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
bosbik in the toilet.... Drives: Vios Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pinas Posts: 24	cool info..thanks guys! one more question..what is the lowest possible offset on a yaris/vios sedan?..is zero offset possible with a 17 or 16 inch rim? __________________

01-01-2009, 07:51 PM	#8
nerd_vitZ Drives: 08 silver streak mica LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 140	well, you can have the offsets that high and have minimal rubbing. but, technically on 16s, you can run from 30-25mm to make it as flush as possible and have rubbing, but not TOO crazy. but it matters size of rims, how much drop, and size of tires. __________________

01-01-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
bosbik in the toilet.... Drives: Vios Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pinas Posts: 24	thanks..so is it safe to assume there is no effect on engine performance?

01-01-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
nerd_vitZ Drives: 08 silver streak mica LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 140	and dont forget that on the yaris the wheels need a "staggered" offset to get the "flushed look" __________________

01-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	also depends upon the width of the wheel & if you stretch tires or not __________________

01-02-2009, 05:25 AM	#11
bosbik in the toilet.... Drives: Vios Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pinas Posts: 24	thanks for the reply guys!..can i put 195 tires on a 16's rims with 7in width on the rims or is it better to use 205 series tires? __________________

01-02-2009, 05:46 AM	#12
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Offset does affect handling because a wider track reduces the roll angle which improves stability. Read It doesn't come without a price, however. Every hub and bearing assembly is engineered to work with a specific wheel offset, so if you vary too much from the design offset, you risk wearing wheel bearing prematurely or possibly even overstressing the hubs. Stick within 5mm or so of stock offset and you have nothing to worry about. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

01-02-2009, 05:53 AM	#13
bosbik in the toilet.... Drives: Vios Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pinas Posts: 24	cool!..thanks loren...:D __________________

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