wheel size "et" explanation please
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wheel size "et" explanation please
could someone tell me what et is and how it is measured please. does a higher or lower et figure put the wheel further out. been trying to work out what's best for my car.
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The higher the number the further out from the centre line the back of the wheel is. Old cars such as MkI and Mk ll Escorts, particularly competition, often have a negative ET.
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This (as noted earlier) explains it clearly: http://www.raceandroad.com/technical...el-offset.html
The higher (positively) the ET number is the further the centre line of the wheel is offset from the centre of the hub TOWARDS THE CENTRE OF THE VEHICLE.
So, the answer to the original question.
does a higher or lower et figure put the wheel further out
A higher positive number puts the wheel rim and tyre closer to the centre of the car, i.e. deeper within the wheel arch.
Last edited by user 628729; 28-01-2014 at 09:34 PM.
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thanks everyone. it's appreciated and i have got it now. bought the wheels anyway with et 38 and look ok. could possibly have gone 35 or slightly lower but they are useable. will try a couple of small spacers to see if i can get a better look on te wheels.
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