Wheel Offset.
Explained Simply.
Offset determines where your wheel sits in relation to the body of your truck. Get it right and you'll achieve the stance you're chasing without simply guessing which wheel will fit.
Positive Offset
A positive offset positions more of the wheel underneath the vehicle. Higher positive offsets generally create a more tucked, factory-style fitment.
Zero Offset
At zero offset, the wheel mounting surface is positioned around the centreline of the wheel. Think of this as the reference point between positive and negative offset.
Negative Offset
A negative offset pushes the wheel further outward from the vehicle, creating a wider stance and more aggressive appearance.
What does the number actually mean?
Wheel offset is measured in millimetres. As the offset number becomes lower or moves into negative figures, the wheel generally moves further outward. As the number becomes more positive, the wheel generally moves further inward. Wheel width also affects the final position, which is why choosing the correct wheel specification matters.
Find The Right Wheels
For Your Truck.
Select your vehicle, guard setup and preferred wheel diameter. We'll use your choices to determine the wheel offset range we recommend for your truck.
Select Your Vehicle
Choose the truck you are looking to fit wheels to.
Does Your Truck Have Flares?
Fender flares can allow a wider wheel position while maintaining a more covered and proportional stance.
Choose Your Wheel Diameter
Select the wheel diameter you're interested in. We'll match your selection with the appropriate fitment information.
We've Got Your Truck.
Your selections are ready. The next step is determining the wheel offset range that best suits your setup.
Select Your Truck Above.
Complete the vehicle selector and we'll show you the wheel offset range we recommend for your setup.
Your Recommended
Wheel Offset.
We've matched your truck, guard configuration and preferred wheel diameter to give you a practical starting point for your build.
Choose How You Want Your Truck To Sit.
Offset changes how far the wheel sits inward or outward. We've separated the available fitment into three useful categories so you can choose the stance you're chasing.
This is the offset range we would begin with when selecting wheels for your chosen configuration.
What This Means
- More positive = wheel sits further inward.
- Lower or negative offset = wheel moves outward.
- Fender flares can allow a wider visual stance.
- Final fitment depends on wheel width, tyre size and suspension setup.
This guide provides a recommended starting point only. Final wheel fitment can vary depending on wheel width, tyre size, suspension height, vehicle load, brake clearance, control arms and other modifications. Next Level Trucks recommends confirming the complete wheel and tyre specification before ordering.
See What Offset
Actually Does.
Drag the slider and watch how changing wheel offset moves the wheel inward or outward underneath the truck.
Higher positive offsets generally keep more of the wheel underneath the body.
Lower and negative offsets move the wheel outward for a wider and more aggressive stance.
Find Wheels For
Your Build.
Now that you understand your fitment, explore wheel brands available through Next Level Trucks and find the style that suits your build.
Wheels For Your Truck
Choose a brand above to explore wheel options.
Once our wheel products are connected to this guide, this area can automatically display wheels available in the correct diameter, width and offset range for the truck selected above.
Not Sure Which Wheel To Choose?
Send Next Level Trucks your vehicle details and we'll help confirm the correct wheel specification for your build.
Get The Look.
Get The Fitment Right.
Wheel offset is one part of the equation. Before ordering, we recommend confirming the complete setup so your wheels, tyres and suspension work together properly.
What Else Affects Wheel Fitment?
Two wheels with the same offset can still sit very differently depending on the rest of the specification.
A wider wheel extends further inward and outward even when the offset number remains the same.
Tyre width and sidewall profile can significantly change guard, suspension and steering clearance.
Lift height and suspension components can change the amount of clearance available around the wheel and tyre.
Wider flares can change the visual balance and coverage available for a more aggressive wheel position.
Wheel spoke design and barrel shape need to clear the brake package fitted to the vehicle.
Control arms, steering components and other modifications can affect the final clearance available.
Let Us Confirm Your Setup.
If you're unsure, send us the details of your truck and the stance you're chasing. We can help work through the complete wheel fitment before you place your order.
Vehicle, suspension, flares and any other relevant modifications.
Tucked, balanced, aggressive or something in between.
We'll review the wheel diameter, width, offset and overall setup before you purchase.
Ready To Build The Right Wheel Setup?
Whether you're chasing a clean factory-style fitment or a wide, aggressive stance, talk to Next Level Trucks and we'll help match the right wheel specification to your build.
Information provided by this wheel fitment guide is intended as general guidance only. Vehicle specifications, wheel designs, suspension systems, tyres and aftermarket modifications can vary. Recommendations should not be treated as confirmation that a particular wheel and tyre combination will fit every vehicle without modification. Final fitment should be confirmed before purchase.