RE: IML: Wheel offset theories?

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Dan, can't say for sure what the off-set is, but my favorite stock wheel choice is the 15" cop car wheels. They take 235-255-70 tires real nice, and fit just about everything (4-1/2") pattern. You can even buy new re-pros, black sloted type. Dave.

 

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> From: DR CHALLENGER <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
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> i believe the factory offset was 4 1/4 inches.
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> > From: therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > I'm thinking of putting 15" wheels on my "lesser" Chrysler (w/ an Imperial engine = required content), and I'm looking for offset / backspace advice. I want to put a wider tire on the ground as well.
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> > I know how to measure, etc., for the wheelwell / spring / tie rod clearance. The question is - what does the original engineering call for in the way of wheel offset? A wider tire should be OK, as long as the offset doesn't change. I would think a drastic offset (different than OEM) would effect the steering / bearing / axle torque and other characteristics.
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> > Any experience out there to share with regards to OEM "offset", and what to watch out for? Thanks in advance for any insight.
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> > Dan Richardson
> > 300L Family Heirloom
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