P500 Confused about wheel offset

[ScottB]

Hi guys,

My friend and I bought P500’s and want to replace the stock tires. Through what I’ve read on this site I decided to get bighorn 2 with 5+2 offset wheels. I understand it to be 2” wider than stock wheels on each side. Is that correct? My friend says the stock wheels are already 1.5” offset so the net width gain of the 5+2 is only 1/2” on each side. Now I’m confused!

Here is his confusing text: So,. The way I see it,. A 5+2 rim with 9" & 11" tires would add 1/2" of rim 1/2" of outside tire. 1" per side. 2" total. 4+3 would with same tire would add 2" per side for total of 4"

Can someone tell me the facts?

thank you.

 

[Admin]

 

[Mudder]

5/2 off set rims and 11 inch rears is 54 wide on mine. Also saw this post with stock offsets listed.

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Found a set of takeoffs from a Yamaha YXZ. They are beadlock rims. New rims are 14 x 8, 6+2 offset in back, 14 x 6.5, 4.5 + 2 offset in front. (stock P500 are 12 x 7.5, 6+1.5 rear, 12 x 6, 4.5 + 1.5 front) Has the same inside offets as stock, and a half inch more outside. Fit without any...

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[trigger]

Yeah, the factory wheels aren't 7" so all that math goes out the window. There's also misinformation on some websites. A buddy at work was looking at 8" wheel specs from Dennis Kirk, website said they were 4+3, that's not possible.

 

[Splorin]

And an ITP rep told me that the aftermarket offset numbers are 'approximate'. That's why you see some mfrs list in MM also. Wheel weights are vague also. Shop for your terrain and usage and find a rim and tire you like and run 'em. Add spacers if needed. I'm on four fronts (6") and 2.5" rear spacers so what do I know🤔....

 

[lee]

Hi guys,

My friend and I bought P500’s

I don't get the A+B wheel offset thing but don't tell your buddy about this site.
Then you can keep getting answers here and look like a genius.