ek9 - 6.5inch +35 offset or 6.5J +42offset

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Be warned that the offset is a misleading number..

Obviously a +45 offset won't make your rims come out the sides if they're 6.5 inches wide..

But +45 offset with a 7-7.5 inch width will make the tires come out the sides.

So, the wider the rim, the less offset you may need to run for the flush to body wheel fit.

The ek9 wheel width is 6.5".. offset.. I'm not sure.. could be +45-50, I think.

or it could be +35.. hmm... Okay.. lemme rephrase that.. the stock offset.. I don't really know.. some say 35, some 45, some 50! Dunno what to believe.

Guess I'll measure them tomorrow when I rotate them.
 
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EK9 OEM wheel is arnd +45-+50...n i think +40 /15/6.5 is nicer look for EK...
 

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Johnny_9,
besides rim width n offset,i think type of tyres being used will oso affect d steering response..so ur question is actually very subjective....wat r u planning 2 buy anyway?
 

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Johnny_9,
besides rim width n offset,i think type of tyres being used will oso affect d steering response..so ur question is actually very subjective....wat r u planning 2 buy anyway?
Lets hold the tyre type constant at discuss steering response.

7 inch +45mm offset vs
7 inch +35mm offset

What would the difference in steering response (from a suspension geometry perpsective)?
 

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That is, the increased width has been added to the outside of the wheel causing it to rub on the inner guard. This also radically changes the suspension characteristics resulting in

1) excessive tyre wear,
2) premature wheel bearing failure,
3) heavier "kicking" steering and
4) poor turn-in.



What is you guys experience?
 
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King Pin Inclination (KPI) – the angle is described by a line drawn down through the top and bottom ball-joint (swivel pin) centres and vertical viewed from the front. Extended to ground level, the distance from here to the wheel/tyre centre-line at ground level is the ‘King Pin Offset’. Ideally the lines should intersect at ground level. This will give both lightness of steering ‘feel’ and virtually no kickback through the steering wheel when hitting bumps – known as ‘centre-point steering’. One of the Minis biggest downfalls, it’s rarely achieved due to available wheel rim offsets and how the suspension geometry is adjusted. The result contributes to the ‘wandering’ feeling experienced over bumps. The greater the wheel offset outwards, the worse this becomes as it increases ‘King Pin Offset’ (KPO) away from the vehicle centre. For more information on KPO see 'Suspension - KPO; adverse effects of fitting wide wheels'. KPI also has the undesirable effect of adding positive camber on the outer wheel induced by body roll when cornering.'



From the re-cap on KPI, the inference is to achieve minimal - preferably zero - KPO. Doing so will make the steering light to use - as in minimum driver effort to direct the car - and minimise, if not eliminate - any kickback through the steering caused by bumps encountered by the wheels. A further problem caused by our Mini is that concerning bump steer. Although bump steer is controlled/governed by the suspension and steering geometry, the KPO has a direct effect on the severity of it felt through the steering wheel. The greater the KPO, the more leverage the wheels have to exert on the suspension, thus magnifying the kickback it can exert through the steering wheel. What we're discussing on a whole here is how the car 'feels' through the steering wheel - whether it is a joy to drive with minimum effort, or is a white-knuckle ride requiring the upper-body strength of Arnold Schwarzenegger to deal with; particularly when an effective LSD is added into the equation.

One further negative effect caused by the extra leverage created by rims with a greater outset is that of weakening the damper. And this is ignoring the possible wheel weight increase when going to a wider/bigger rim. Not at all helped by the pretty poor standard damper mounting points causing a shortfall in damper performance. Fitment of wheels with a greater offset should be accompanied at the very least by re-positioned upper damper mounts as sold by Mini Spares/Mania to help maintain the status quo.

Invariably, when wider wheels than standard are fitted to our trusty Mini they generally have the extra width - or a majority of it - arranged (offset) towards the outside of the rim, furthest away from the vehicle centerline. This can be for various reasons but seemingly mainly for two. The first is for suspension/bodywork clearance the second, and unfortunately most prominent, to appease the general public - that 'w-i-d-e' look. Examining the diagram above clearly shows what we are talking about. As the wheel gets wider with most of the width applied to the outside, the bigger the KPO becomes. Further consideration will also show that tyre profile has an effect on KPO - the taller the wheel/tyre combination used (it's radius) the smaller the KPO becomes. The shorter the wheel/tyre becomes the opposite occurs.

Having said all that, it must be understood that minimising - to zero if possible - KPO isn't always going to give a performance advantage. Not unless this is achieved by lengthening the suspension arms - again, not something easily achieved by the general Mini owner. On a race car where maximising corner speed through finely tuned car balance is the main aim - then perfect KPO tends to take a back seat as wheels with a greater out-set (majority of extra rim width added to outside of wheel) can be used to increase track width. This, in turn, can be use to fine-tune weight transfer, but that's a whole different ballgame and a subject for another day! The resultant kickback through the steering and heavier steering are lived with in the name of quicker lap times, but are generally less severe as race tracks tend to be a good deal less bumpy than the street!

So to maximise the performance potential of your Mini by fitting wider wheels/tyres but without turning it into a potential 'whirling dirvish' as far as street use is concerned - go for a wheel rim that has had as much of it's extra width applied to the inside of the rim as possible (or the larger proportion of it) without causing clearance problems. Or at least avoid those that have had ALL the extra width stuck on the outside, and especially those that have a more in-set centre too; the old Weller 6x10-inch being the absolute pinnacle demonstration of this. May look cool - but makes the car a nightmare to drive. This also partially explains why the fitting of most after-market 13-inch wheels causes such a dramatic change - most are manufactured with the extra width offset outwards to avoid component/bodywork misdemeanors. And all this is dramatically accentuated by the preponderance of folk to stick a tiny steering wheel on just for good measure!

Note:
Wheel 'offset' is usually quoted/discussed as a comparison between the wheel rim placement and the car's centerline.

Offset out-wards, or 'outset ', describes movement of the wheel width towards the outside of the car, i.e. away from the car's centerline.
 

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King Pin Inclination (KPI) – the angle is described by a line drawn down through the top and bottom ball-joint (swivel pin) centres and vertical viewed from the front. Extended to ground level, the distance from here to the wheel/tyre centre-line at ground level is the ‘King Pin Offset’. Ideally the lines should intersect at ground level. This will give both lightness of steering ‘feel’ and virtually no kickback through the steering wheel when hitting bumps – known as ‘centre-point steering’. One of the Minis biggest downfalls, it’s rarely achieved due to available wheel rim offsets and how the suspension geometry is adjusted. The result contributes to the ‘wandering’ feeling experienced over bumps. The greater the wheel offset outwards, the worse this becomes as it increases ‘King Pin Offset’ (KPO) away from the vehicle centre. For more information on KPO see 'Suspension - KPO; adverse effects of fitting wide wheels'. KPI also has the undesirable effect of adding positive camber on the outer wheel induced by body roll when cornering.'



From the re-cap on KPI, the inference is to achieve minimal - preferably zero - KPO. Doing so will make the steering light to use - as in minimum driver effort to direct the car - and minimise, if not eliminate - any kickback through the steering caused by bumps encountered by the wheels. A further problem caused by our Mini is that concerning bump steer. Although bump steer is controlled/governed by the suspension and steering geometry, the KPO has a direct effect on the severity of it felt through the steering wheel. The greater the KPO, the more leverage the wheels have to exert on the suspension, thus magnifying the kickback it can exert through the steering wheel. What we're discussing on a whole here is how the car 'feels' through the steering wheel - whether it is a joy to drive with minimum effort, or is a white-knuckle ride requiring the upper-body strength of Arnold Schwarzenegger to deal with; particularly when an effective LSD is added into the equation.

One further negative effect caused by the extra leverage created by rims with a greater outset is that of weakening the damper. And this is ignoring the possible wheel weight increase when going to a wider/bigger rim. Not at all helped by the pretty poor standard damper mounting points causing a shortfall in damper performance. Fitment of wheels with a greater offset should be accompanied at the very least by re-positioned upper damper mounts as sold by Mini Spares/Mania to help maintain the status quo.

Invariably, when wider wheels than standard are fitted to our trusty Mini they generally have the extra width - or a majority of it - arranged (offset) towards the outside of the rim, furthest away from the vehicle centerline. This can be for various reasons but seemingly mainly for two. The first is for suspension/bodywork clearance the second, and unfortunately most prominent, to appease the general public - that 'w-i-d-e' look. Examining the diagram above clearly shows what we are talking about. As the wheel gets wider with most of the width applied to the outside, the bigger the KPO becomes. Further consideration will also show that tyre profile has an effect on KPO - the taller the wheel/tyre combination used (it's radius) the smaller the KPO becomes. The shorter the wheel/tyre becomes the opposite occurs.

Having said all that, it must be understood that minimising - to zero if possible - KPO isn't always going to give a performance advantage. Not unless this is achieved by lengthening the suspension arms - again, not something easily achieved by the general Mini owner. On a race car where maximising corner speed through finely tuned car balance is the main aim - then perfect KPO tends to take a back seat as wheels with a greater out-set (majority of extra rim width added to outside of wheel) can be used to increase track width. This, in turn, can be use to fine-tune weight transfer, but that's a whole different ballgame and a subject for another day! The resultant kickback through the steering and heavier steering are lived with in the name of quicker lap times, but are generally less severe as race tracks tend to be a good deal less bumpy than the street!

So to maximise the performance potential of your Mini by fitting wider wheels/tyres but without turning it into a potential 'whirling dirvish' as far as street use is concerned - go for a wheel rim that has had as much of it's extra width applied to the inside of the rim as possible (or the larger proportion of it) without causing clearance problems. Or at least avoid those that have had ALL the extra width stuck on the outside, and especially those that have a more in-set centre too; the old Weller 6x10-inch being the absolute pinnacle demonstration of this. May look cool - but makes the car a nightmare to drive. This also partially explains why the fitting of most after-market 13-inch wheels causes such a dramatic change - most are manufactured with the extra width offset outwards to avoid component/bodywork misdemeanors. And all this is dramatically accentuated by the preponderance of folk to stick a tiny steering wheel on just for good measure!

Note:
Wheel 'offset' is usually quoted/discussed as a comparison between the wheel rim placement and the car's centerline.

Offset out-wards, or 'outset ', describes movement of the wheel width towards the outside of the car, i.e. away from the car's centerline.
Wah... so complex ah.. For me, if tires are placed further apart, tire angle would be increased depending on caster/steering angle... kind of depends if you're running neg or positive toe up front. That one my opinion lah.. reality.. check yourself... hehehe..

If talking about the rears.. you plonk in wider offset, toe slightly increase (if you retain stock adjustment), you will notice this on an alignment machine if you take before and after readings. This oso.. opinion only.. you can check this one on an alignment machine.

Too much inward and wide rims.. rub inner fender..
Too much outwards, rub outer fender and kill tires.

If going for 7 inch.. still can, but sometimes can get rubbing on the inner fender at full lock.. depending on what car.

if more.. that one, specialized car already.. probably not street driven, I think.
 

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