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kurous · 08-03-2008, 04:07 PM

Would it be bad to stagger with more offset in the front then the rear for drifting. I noticed most owner's have negative offset in the rear with like zero or positive offset in the front. I am thinking to give myself more negative offset in the front and keep it like zero or positive offset

in the rear.

Pank · 08-03-2008, 04:09 PM

offset means nothing without the wheel width. you could run 17x7's in the front with a 0 offset and then 17x10 in the rear with a 30 offset and have the wheel poke more.

Its all simple math really

Clowny · 08-03-2008, 04:20 PM

just out of curiousity, why do you want your wheels staggered the other way?

flip3d · 08-03-2008, 04:39 PM

For the FWD drag look :P

potu · 08-03-2008, 09:37 PM

fool................?

kurous · 08-03-2008, 09:41 PM

No NOT for the fwd drag look. So basically Offset is for Wheel clearance. Because I thought Should get a better offset for drifting.

cc4usmc · 08-03-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kurous

I noticed most owner's have negative offset in the rear with like zero or positive offset in the front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurous

Because I thought Should get a better offset for drifting.

you're kidding right? why would most people have it that way if it wasn't the best for drifting? not that it has that much to do with it.. like everyone else already said..

Clowny · 08-03-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cc4usmc

you're kidding right? why would most people have it that way if it wasn't the best for drifting? not that it has that much to do with it.. like everyone else already said..

because it looks good. thats all. it has nothing to do with drifting, it just so happens that that is how most drifters like their cars.

edit: woops. didnt read it right the first time. my bad.

projekt_s13 · 08-03-2008, 10:10 PM

LOL..... "better offset for drifting"?

Its all about wheel fitment, offset doesnt effect your drifting.

Clowny · 08-03-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by projekt_s13

LOL..... "better offset for drifting"?

Its all about wheel fitment, offset doesnt effect your drifting.

what he said. offset is more about looks than performance.

lazysk8er2 · 08-03-2008, 10:39 PM

well if your "drifting"

maybe get some matching tires all around first so you can rotate your wheels then when you get better get big ol set of sweet deep dish rims that are wider in the REAR since you drive a RWD car you know for better traction.

eek · 08-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Playing with offset just helps with coilover clearance, brake clearance and looks. Width and weight of the rims would aid you in performance.

rightcoastimports · 08-03-2008, 10:46 PM

What do you have s13 or s14?? A lot of s13 guys run the same width tire all the way around or maybe a tad bigger out back.. s14 guys usually run a bigger tire out back because theres more clearance.

As far as offset like everyone else said its just for fitment..

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-04-2008, 04:15 AM

I guess the only way you get better grip up front is by tossing wide rims up there...hmm, wonder why nobody have ever thought of that. Maybe because you can put some really sticky tires up front and achieve that without looking like a DUMBASS...

kurous · 08-04-2008, 10:08 AM

ahaha I see thanks you very much. And yes I have an s13 but I think I will stick with the se wheels for awhile until I get more seat time. Makes more sense now.

08-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
kurous Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warzawa Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Need help ordering Wheels..? Would it be bad to stagger with more offset in the front then the rear for drifting. I noticed most owner's have negative offset in the rear with like zero or positive offset in the front. I am thinking to give myself more negative offset in the front and keep it like zero or positive offset in the rear.

08-03-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 42 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	offset means nothing without the wheel width. you could run 17x7's in the front with a 0 offset and then 17x10 in the rear with a 30 offset and have the wheel poke more. Its all simple math really __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

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projekt_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chico/Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,801 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: projekt_s13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	LOL..... "better offset for drifting"? Its all about wheel fitment, offset doesnt effect your drifting. __________________

08-03-2008, 10:46 PM	#13
rightcoastimports Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Area Age: 40 Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	What do you have s13 or s14?? A lot of s13 guys run the same width tire all the way around or maybe a tad bigger out back.. s14 guys usually run a bigger tire out back because theres more clearance. As far as offset like everyone else said its just for fitment.. __________________ 95 SR Zenki \| @ e_form daily - A34 Maxima \| A36 Maxima

08-04-2008, 04:15 AM	#14
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	I guess the only way you get better grip up front is by tossing wide rims up there...hmm, wonder why nobody have ever thought of that. Maybe because you can put some really sticky tires up front and achieve that without looking like a DUMBASS... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-03-2008, 04:20 PM	#3
Clowny Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: STL Age: 40 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just out of curiousity, why do you want your wheels staggered the other way?

08-03-2008, 04:39 PM	#4
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 37 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	For the FWD drag look :P

08-03-2008, 09:37 PM	#5
potu Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fool................?

08-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#6
kurous Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warzawa Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	No NOT for the fwd drag look. So basically Offset is for Wheel clearance. Because I thought Should get a better offset for drifting.

08-03-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
lazysk8er2 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: on an island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 1,375 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	well if your "drifting" maybe get some matching tires all around first so you can rotate your wheels then when you get better get big ol set of sweet deep dish rims that are wider in the REAR since you drive a RWD car you know for better traction.

08-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#12
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Playing with offset just helps with coilover clearance, brake clearance and looks. Width and weight of the rims would aid you in performance.

08-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#15
kurous Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warzawa Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ahaha I see thanks you very much. And yes I have an s13 but I think I will stick with the se wheels for awhile until I get more seat time. Makes more sense now.