Offset Rims?

[chris200x]

What are these offset rims you guys are talkin about? I have never heard of these. Are they expensive and where can I get some?

[TimSr]

Most rims, stock or aftermarket are offset. If you lok in any catalog or website that sells rims, they will first have a rim size such as 10x8. The 10 means 10" bead, the 8 means 8" width on the rim between the beads. Then they will have another number such as 3+5. This means, of the 8" width, you have 3" on one side, and 5" on the other side of the bolting plate. You can have your valve stem hole drilled and installed on either side. (or both for that matter)

[honda200]

so offset rims can act like wheel spacers?? or extended axle??

Curtis

[OldSchoolin86]

so offset rims can act like wheel spacers?? or extended axle??

Curtis

Yes, ITP has a .190 10" rim that will add a couple inches to your rear and they are very durable. I've used them on a couple projects.

[honda200]

hey Oldschoolin

Do the give more stress on the axle?? i dont want to bend it yea know

Curtis

[Tri-Z Pilot]

I think only the spacers put stress on the axle.

[OldSchoolin86]

hey Oldschoolin

Do the give more stress on the axle?? i dont want to bend it yea know

Curtis

Well I'm a big boy at 275lbs, I ride harder then the average Joe and I've never bent one yet. I'm sure an axle is better but you'll never catch me with spacers on my machines. Offset rims will always be my budget answer. They look sweet too.

[TimSr]

Anything that increases the space between your rear wheels causes more stress on the axle, but considering that almost every rim made, including the factory ones, are offset, Im sure your axle can handle it. They are pretty standard. 9" wide are usually 3+6, and 8.5" are usually 3+5.5. Douglas and ITP both make great aftermarket ones. Get a .190 if you get aluminum. Wheel spacers rely on extended studs, and are not nearly as strong as a longer axle, or an offset rim. Offset rims are a lot easier to change if you dont like them, and lot cheaper than an axle. So if you want to replace a stock 200X rear wheels, youll want a 4/110 bolt pattern, on an 8x8.5 rim with a 3+5.5 offset, and the valve on the wide side.

[AZ250R]

I have a pair of stock 84R rims that are "negatively" offset. Meaning they mount with more of the tire under the trike than away from it. I saved them and use them on my 85R, however they have tabs on the rim that won't allow for stock negative offset mounting... 84 to 85 R axle hubs are different I guess... but thats OK cause if ya flip em around they bolt right up with a positive offset for that wider stability I LOVE anyway!!!

[Tri-Z Pilot]

I always wondered what the + numbers meant. TimSr, when you say 3+6, does that mean 3 inches of extension on one side, then flip for 6inches of extension on the other side, meaning that you could extend your rearend width by 12inches overall?