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wheel offset questions URGENT

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:53 pm
by andy1517
guys,

about to buy some new wheels for my motorbike trailer.

I currently have 165mm off backspace from the axle to the spring hanger.

The wheels i am looking at acquiring are 18"x8", with 225 tyres fitted. The offset on the wheels are +35.

Will these wheels fit my Trailer????

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:40 pm
by simkell
should leave about 30mm between rim and spring assuming that the 35mm is from the center line of the rim.

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:52 pm
by -Scott-
Should put the centreline of the wheel 130mm from the spring. I agree with simkell - about 30mm clearance to the rim, 15 - 20mm to the tyre sidewall.

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:20 pm
by Struth
I would put the inner rim of the wheel about 30 mm from the spring as well, positive offset brings the wheel in closer to the centre of the axle.

Cheers