what offset to get on rims ?

dave1963 · 02-12-2012, 06:09 PM

04 TXT gas.getting 6'' jakes spindle lift.whats the best offset to get.getting 23'' tires also.

dave1963 · 02-12-2012, 09:13 PM

Anybody

kellys~hotrods · 02-12-2012, 09:34 PM

What is the diameter of the wheels you are looking for? 8 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch?

Kelly

on_the_fly · 02-12-2012, 10:32 PM

5/3 is pretty comon offset. That what mine are and mine are 10" rims, but I have a cc

dave1963 · 02-13-2012, 07:14 AM

12'' rims.the rims I like are 2+4.orther rims are 3+4 and 2+5 which is best ?

kellys~hotrods · 02-13-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dave1963

12'' rims.the rims I like are 2+4.orther rims are 3+4 and 2+5 which is best ?

The 2+4 set is 6 inches wide. The others are 7 inches wide. The narrower wheel will pull the sides of the tire in, making the same tire narrower, but taller. This can affect clearance (for better or worse depending on the application), final drive ratio (similar to having taller gears, making more top speed, less torque), and appearance. The 7 inch wide wheels will flatten the "cap" (top profile) of the tire out, making it wider and shorter (smaller diameter).

Now that we know more about your options, maybe someone with this set up can chime in. Personally I like the wider lower profile tire/wheel combination. If you have a specific tire in mind that information could be useful too.

I would bet that a phone call to either Jake's Lift Kits or one of the supporting vendors that sells tire/wheel packages would be informative in helping you make your selection. God luck with the lift/wheels/tires! Show us some pics when it's done.

Kelly

dave1963 · 02-14-2012, 07:18 AM

Thanks Kelly.I will post pics when i get started

sho305 · 02-16-2012, 08:11 PM

I have 3+5 offset and 8" wheels. IMO I like the wider 8" wide wheel and if I bought today I would look for 10-12" diameter that were at least 8 wide. But these 8s work great, the 22x11 tires are nice and wide on them but the beads do not stick out. I would get a 10-12 diameter wheel today just because they look nicer and are easier to wash, etc., and many lifts will not fit 8s.

Another plus is a wheel with more offset on the outside makes your cart wider and more stable. I see a lot of 3+4s that cart is 2" more narrow than mine. That is a safety issue for me as I ride trails and need the stability.

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dave1963 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: michigan city In Posts: 171	Re: what offset to get on rims ? Thanks Kelly.I will post pics when i get started

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sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,445	Re: what offset to get on rims ? I have 3+5 offset and 8" wheels. IMO I like the wider 8" wide wheel and if I bought today I would look for 10-12" diameter that were at least 8 wide. But these 8s work great, the 22x11 tires are nice and wide on them but the beads do not stick out. I would get a 10-12 diameter wheel today just because they look nicer and are easier to wash, etc., and many lifts will not fit 8s. Another plus is a wheel with more offset on the outside makes your cart wider and more stable. I see a lot of 3+4s that cart is 2" more narrow than mine. That is a safety issue for me as I ride trails and need the stability.

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