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f25oxford · 10-19-2012, 02:15 AM

Can anyone say how much I can change the offset from standard before a) the steering is affected, b) suspension / bearing wear is caused?

I'm fitting a winter tyre set and have been offered 8" ET30. The OEM is 8" ET48. This puts the wheels 18mm further from the car's centre line out of a total tread width of 235mm. I have no idea if this amount is significant or not.

Clearances are OK (obviously) and they look OK, but I don't know - you do read about bump-steer, torque-steer, bearing wear etc...

Thanks

10-19-2012, 02:15 AM	#1
f25oxford Matthew 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F25 2.0 msport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	Maximum wheel offset Can anyone say how much I can change the offset from standard before a) the steering is affected, b) suspension / bearing wear is caused? I'm fitting a winter tyre set and have been offered 8" ET30. The OEM is 8" ET48. This puts the wheels 18mm further from the car's centre line out of a total tread width of 235mm. I have no idea if this amount is significant or not. Clearances are OK (obviously) and they look OK, but I don't know - you do read about bump-steer, torque-steer, bearing wear etc... Thanks
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