Thread: Changing offset of Wolf rims

I don't know whether it has changed over the years but the Vic regulations used to state that the track of a vehicle could be widened by no more than 50mm. This would mean that the 20.6mm offset of these rims could be decreased to -4.4mm and remain within the law. The legalities of modifying rims is another matter, I don't know what the story is there.

I have tubeless wolf rims marked with part no ANR4583. I also have late tubed 130 rims with part no ANR5593, with holes in the rim.

I wouldn't want a wider track as wolf rims throw quite a bit of mud up the side already.

Originally Posted by POD

Planning on fitting 255/85 tyres to the 130, I'm thinking of changing the rim offset, this is pretty common with disco rims, wondering if anyone has done it to Wolf rims?

Hi POD, how'd you go? Did you end up changing the offset of your wolf rims? I too have a set of six fitted with 255/85/16 tyres and they do indeed rub on full lock and just rub the rear spring mounts when off road. Am considering changing the offset too, be good to hear if it is worth the effort.

Andrew.

Diana, AFAIK the early 130s were ANR1534 rims. These are also 16x6.5 with 20.6+ offset, the same as the ANR5593 Tubed "Wolf" rims, however the centre disc of the 1534's have a much more pronounced dish than the Wolf type, so the profile of the rim section gives the appearance of Negative offset. The 5593 centre has a flatter shape and joins the rims section at a position closer to the centreline.


There is a possibility to be looked into of combining the centre disc of the ANR5593 wheel with the rim profile of the ANR1534 to achieve a negative offset wheel, but the change would be over an inch. ANR 1534 rims are tubed type, and have been made in both welded and riveted style.

Originally Posted by taylorslandy

Hi POD, how'd you go? Did you end up changing the offset of your wolf rims? I too have a set of six fitted with 255/85/16 tyres and they do indeed rub on full lock and just rub the rear spring mounts when off road. Am considering changing the offset too, be good to hear if it is worth the effort.

Andrew.

I didn't go ahead with changing offset, when I put the 255/85 tyres on I found it was no real problem. The fronts do rub on the control arms at full lock, but the lock is still better than with the steering stops at the factory setting and the turning circle is acceptable. Haven't noticed any rubbing at all in the rear.