What does negative offset wheel mean?

[DelilahFitz]

Negative offset wheel refers to the numerical value of the wheel's center offset, which represents the deviation distance from the wheel's midline to the mounting surface of the wheel hub. Therefore, if the mounting surface of the wheel hub deviates further from the wheel's center line with a larger negative value, the wheel will protrude more outward when installed on the vehicle. When the wheel's load surface is inside the center reference plane, the wheel is considered a negative offset wheel. The advantage of negative offset wheels is that they widen the wheel track, providing better stability for the vehicle and enhancing the lateral support capability of high-performance tires. However, negative offset wheels typically protrude beyond the vehicle body, which can cause additional air resistance and are more prone to scraping against external objects.