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zavala · 09-19-2007, 10:49 PM

thinking of getting some 16x8 or 15x8 wheels with 0+ offset for my S13. and i'm wondering, with my offset so far out in the front will it effect my turning radius? or does the steering get heavier cause wheels it has to turn are farther out? and does it feel better that stock with this offset, like a wider stance up front? any info is great. thanks.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-19-2007, 11:01 PM

Umm...you do have power steering dont you?!?!

cdlong · 09-20-2007, 12:16 AM

the steering gets heavier because the scrub radius (distance from the steering axis to the center of the contact patch) is greater, not to mention you probably have wider, stickier tires to push against. i don't think the steering radius will change unless you get into rubbing issues.

EDacIouSX · 09-20-2007, 12:42 AM

steering will change with lower offset wheels. why because teh wheels are further apart so when you turn the radius of the outside wheel will be greater than that of a lower offset wheel. But, the change is so small everyone over looks it...

gotta240 · 09-20-2007, 01:16 AM

dont trip. I'm running a 9.5 wide wheel with a sticky 255/35/18 front tire... My steering (w/ powersteering obviously) is fine.

cdlong · 09-20-2007, 05:53 AM

good call edaciousx, you're right, but i bet it's like 6".

aznpoopy · 09-20-2007, 10:27 AM

only rx7club guys worry about scrub radius. lol

tons of people run like 9+15 and even wider / lower offset

yes it increases steering effort a bit, but you'll be fine

09-19-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
zavala Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kingston Springs TN. Age: 41 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	0+ offset input needed. Opinions? thinking of getting some 16x8 or 15x8 wheels with 0+ offset for my S13. and i'm wondering, with my offset so far out in the front will it effect my turning radius? or does the steering get heavier cause wheels it has to turn are farther out? and does it feel better that stock with this offset, like a wider stance up front? any info is great. thanks.

09-19-2007, 11:01 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Umm...you do have power steering dont you?!?! __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

09-20-2007, 12:16 AM	#3
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the steering gets heavier because the scrub radius (distance from the steering axis to the center of the contact patch) is greater, not to mention you probably have wider, stickier tires to push against. i don't think the steering radius will change unless you get into rubbing issues. __________________

09-20-2007, 05:53 AM	#6
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good call edaciousx, you're right, but i bet it's like 6". __________________

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09-20-2007, 12:42 AM	#4
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	steering will change with lower offset wheels. why because teh wheels are further apart so when you turn the radius of the outside wheel will be greater than that of a lower offset wheel. But, the change is so small everyone over looks it...

09-20-2007, 01:16 AM	#5
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	dont trip. I'm running a 9.5 wide wheel with a sticky 255/35/18 front tire... My steering (w/ powersteering obviously) is fine.

09-20-2007, 10:27 AM	#7
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	only rx7club guys worry about scrub radius. lol tons of people run like 9+15 and even wider / lower offset yes it increases steering effort a bit, but you'll be fine