Libre offset question

[seabiscuit]

Can you tell the offset of AR libres by the stamping on the wheel or do you have to measure them?

[fj20spl311]

I looked at my Libre wheels and could not fine anything that indicated the offset....I think you need to measure them.

[seabiscuit]

Phil,

Thanks for checking. i've been trying to do a long distance purchase but want to be sure it will work before shipping. i'll have him measure.

-leo

[Roman]

Phil,

i'll have him measure.

What exactly would that measurement be? And from where to where? The outer edge of the inside lip to the flat where the wheel bolts up? I don't get how the offset is calculated.

[seabiscuit]

RFR, you can check out how to measure offset in the FAQ's of the Wiki tech section of wheels.

Phil,
do your libre's have an AR stamp? the wheels i'm looking at have "US Trans Am" stamp. just checking to see if they're real AR's.

[Garm]

[Roman]

Thanks. That helps me, and I am sure it helps others as well.

[fj20spl311]

RFR, you can check out how to measure offset in the FAQ's of the Wiki tech section of wheels.

Phil,
do your libre's have an AR stamp? the wheels i'm looking at have "US Trans Am" stamp. just checking to see if they're real AR's.

Mine have "American Racing Equipment" written on the inside in letters ~3/4" high 14" long....can't miss them. They also have a rib inside the each spoke.

US Trans Am are NOT American Racing Libre wheels...Also be careful about the bolt pattern.
Note that they are missing the rib inside the spoke.



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[seabiscuit]

Nice job on the research Phil! thanks for tracking it down and getting the definitive info. Looks like i'll be sporting stockers for now.