35 offset with 16x17.5

[George Roffe]

Chris Pronios wrote:

>Lay a straight and flat "anything" on the outer side of the rim and use a
>simple office measure positioned vertical to it so you can measure the
>distance "D" between the mounting plate and the "anything" in mm. Then
>assuming "W" is the width of the rim (6.5inches ie 165.1mm) the offset would
>be W/2-D.

Or, for you math geeks playing along at home, more correctly:

(W/2)-D

Of course D-(W/2) is also used depending upon the wheel manufacturer.

George Roffe
Houston, TX
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