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jimbeau




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PostSubject: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeFri Apr 06, 2012 1:39 am

I expect that I'll get chided for not searching the webnet, which is fine.
Anyone know the difference in offset between the Astro/Safari rims and ours?
Bewber brought along a pair of Astro rims to put on Pat's ragwagon so it would
sneak in between the sides of his tow dolly... Hence, my query.
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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeFri Apr 06, 2012 10:01 pm

Found this - However dont quote me on it. Laughing

15 in. diameter; 7 in. width; 5 x 5 in. (5 x 127 mm) bolt pattern; 3.75 in. backspacing; -6 mm offset; Hole/slot design
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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeFri Apr 06, 2012 10:13 pm

Interesting. I assumed they had the same offset, but of course Bewbs proves it wrong.
I've seen 'em and the 1500 rims (stars) also and they 'look' stock with their fitmet. I have to guess it's subtle.
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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeSat Apr 07, 2012 10:55 am

I believe the offset for the stock rims is -6, so that would make them the same except for width. The width would make the tire sidewall tuck in a little, and consequently it would be about a half inch narrowerer at the sidewall.
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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeSat Apr 07, 2012 1:59 pm

That could be it. The car barely squeezed on there WITH the Astro rims.
I mean, soap was used to keep the tire sidewalls from harm.
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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeSat Apr 07, 2012 3:57 pm

jimbeau wrote:
That could be it. The car barely squeezed on there WITH the Astro rims.
I mean, soap was used to keep the tire sidewalls from harm.

I wonder if it would have fit better if the rims were put on backwards?




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PostSubject: Re: Astro rim 'offset'   Astro rim 'offset' Icon_minitimeSat Apr 07, 2012 5:26 pm

That question was asked after it was already cinched on the dolly, and Pat's bumper cover was ruined from backing it off once.
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