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Hskrfans
11-21-2006, 02:44 PM
HELP! Besides the name, what is the difference between rwd and fwd rims? I honestly had no idea it was that important. I thought rims were rims. There's a set of rims from VERDE called Scorpion. When I tried to order them, I was told that they won't work on a Charger because it's RWD. What the heck? Someone please set this new "car guy" straight.
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dchemi
11-21-2006, 11:49 PM
HELP! Besides the name, what is the difference between rwd and fwd rims? I honestly had no idea it was that important. I thought rims were rims. There's a set of rims from VERDE called Scorpion. When I tried to order them, I was told that they won't work on a Charger because it's RWD. What the heck? Someone please set this new "car guy" straight.
:doh:

From my online research it seems that the "offset" is the determining factor when a rim is considered FWD or RWD. I found a good
explanation on this site. http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/FWD_or_RWD_which_do_I_have_.cfm

I hope this helps.
Token
11-22-2006, 07:35 AM
"offset" is the determining factor when a rim is considered FWD or RWD. I found a good.Exactly, rims designitated as FWD typically have substantially higher positive offset.
Hskrfans
11-22-2006, 12:26 PM
Thanks for the information!
VanillaRT4me
11-22-2006, 04:56 PM
Exactly, rims designitated as FWD typically have substantially higher positive offset.

Actually, no. It's just the opposite.

A RWD offset, for our LX cars varies between 12 - 24mm. For the AWD LX car, it'll be 35 - 45mm, usually like a FWD car.
Token
11-22-2006, 05:18 PM
Actually, no. It's just the opposite.

A RWD offset, for our LX cars varies between 12 - 24mm. For the AWD LX car, it'll be 35 - 45mm, usually like a FWD car.Yea, that's exactly what I said. The factory 18" wheels found on a Magnum RT by example are +20mm for RWD and +55mm for the AWD version.......substantially higher positive offset.

FWD cars typically have an offset more like the AWD LX.
VanillaRT4me
11-22-2006, 05:20 PM
Yea, that's exactly what I said. The factory 18" wheels found on a Magnum RT by example are +20mm for RWD and +55mm for the AWD version.......substantially higher positive offset.

FWD cars typically have an offset more like the AWD LX.

My mistake. Sincerest apologies.
Scott
11-23-2006, 11:15 PM
Exactly, rims designitated as FWD typically have substantially higher positive offset.

Do you know why?
Token
11-23-2006, 11:34 PM
Do you know why?Usually to clear various suspension and driveline components, like the CV joints for example.
Hemi31
11-24-2006, 08:45 AM
Do you know why?The track is wider on the AWD so they had to bring the wheels in or they'd stick out.