Offsets

[HondaTim]

New to the forum ... wanna thank honda sxs definitely for this ... I will be purchasing an 700-4 because of all the positive feedback ... but one question ... what exactly do the offsets help on wheels .... like the difference between an 5-2 and a 4-3. And what exactly is the offset?

 

[Admin]

 

[Hondasxs]

Hey HondaTim.
Here is a quick run through.
Lets use your example of a 7 inch wheel.

A 5-2 has 5 inches inside from the spindle and 2 inches on the outside.

A 4-3 will have 4 inside and 3 outside. The 4-3 will give you a wider foot print and will be 2 inches wider then if you installed the 5-2

I have been wanting to do a write up but never got around to it.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

[HondaTim]

Thank you sir ... preciate the response ... sooo a 9 inch wide tire in the front for a wider foot print would be like a 5-4 or a 6-3 ... thats what I wanna run in the front is a 9 inch ... the stock tires on the pioneer is an 8 inch correct

 

[Hondasxs]

Yes on the 9 inch with a 5-4 or 6-3.
And NO on the OEM Pioneer wheels being 7 inches. We have the info somewhere. Stand by I will find it.

 

[HondaTim]

Thanks

 

[Hondasxs]

Actual offset specs are not posted by Honda. But the actual rim size is printed on the wheel.
Here is what we measure them out to be.
Front 12x6 with a 4.5+1.5 offset.
Rear is 12x7.5 with a 6+1.5 offset.

 

[HondaTim]

Alright thank ya sir.

 

[bigc]

the fronts are 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 wheel offsets are measured by the mounting surface to the bead lip on both sides both measurements will equal rim width

 

[Hondasxs]

Thanks bigc. I was close.
What are the rears?

 

[bigc]

you got the rears correct