sorry guys but ive been lurking around here for like a couple weeks now and im trying to figure out what offset is...I know it has something to do with tires and rims but what exactly is it?

thanx

 

offset is the orientation of the hub mounting point to the outside of the wheel

 

how is that controlled or adjusted?

 

by the wheel manufacturer... it is not something that you can modify yourself. However, with some 2 and 3 piece wheels you can send them back to the manufacturer to have them install the centers on new barrels at a different offset.

 

hey man I appreciate your help...just one more question!! When some one says "They are +22 offset" that means what?

 

a picture's worth a 1000 words:

 

It means that the mounting pad of the wheel is 22mm forward of the centerline of the wheel.

 

sweet thanks the picture says it all..