HOW TO MEASURE THE CENTER-TO-CENTER DISTANCES AND OFFSETS OF QUAD RIMS :
Before you start choosing track wideners or new rims for your quad or SSV, it's essential to know the centre-to-centre distances of the stud holes in your current rims, as well as the offsets of these rims.
Drill centers may be the same for all 4 wheels, or different for front and rear wheels. You can find this type of information in your quad or SSV technical review.
If you no longer have this document, don't panic, here's a simple method for measuring your drilling centres.
1) RIM DRILLING CENTRES:
The center-to-center distance is the distance between opposing holes on a rim designed to accommodate the nuts.
It is imperative to respect this characteristic when changing rims or fitting track wideners.
The center distance is always accompanied by the number of holes in the rim parameters.
For quads and SSVs, there are often 5 characteristic center distances:
- 4X110
- 4X115
- 4x136
- 4x144
- 4x156
2) RIM OFFSETS :
The offset is the distance between the mounting plane and the rim's plane of symmetry, or between the center of the rim and the mounting surface. It's also called Offset.
The Offset tells us how far the rim digs into the wheel arch.
The smaller the offset, the more the rim will stand out from the vehicle's silhouette.
Conversely, a larger offset will push the rim into the wheel arch, risking contact with the brake calipers or shock absorbers.
A reminder of rim size nomenclature: The unit of measurement is the "inch" ( 1 inch = 2.54cm )
Example: A 9X8 quad rim has a diameter of 9 inches and an overall width of 8 inches.
The offset of a quad or SSV rim is expressed with 2 digits separated by a + sign
If we add these 2 digits, we find the total width of the rim.
Example: A 9x8 rim with an offset of 3+5 has a total width of 8 inches.
Example: A 10x5 rim can have an offset of 3+2 or an offset of 4+1.
What does 3+2 mean? Here's a diagram to help you:
3) POSITIVE, NEUTRAL OR NEGATIVE OFFSET:
In these 3 diagrams, the inside of the rim (where the wheel star or universal joint is located) is on the left, and the outside is on the right.
Zero offset: (example 4+4) The offset can be zero when the bearing surface is at the center of the rim.
Positive offset: (e.g. 4+1 or 6+1) This can be positive, with the bearing surface in relation to the center of the rim facing outwards.
Negative offset: (example 3+2 or 3+5) It can also be negative if, in relation to the center of the rim, the attachment surface is towards the axle.
4) OUR TIPS :
For quads and SSVs, the more negative the offset, the wider the track, so you gain in stability, driving pleasure and glide... but there's a "but"!
If the offset is too negative (i.e. your tracks are too wide), this can be problematic in narrow passages in a wood between 2 trees, for example, but also on your transport trailer or even in your garage if it's not wide enough!
The steering of your machine will be a little harder because the tracks will be offset. It's a choice you have to make.
Discs and calipers will also be a little less protected.
Many vehicles come with neutral or positive track offsets, but these can be modified to increase stability and glide!
What we recommend for an original sport quad :
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an offset of 3+2 at the front on your 10X5 rim
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an offset of 3+5 at the rear on your 8X8 or 9X8 rim
What we recommend for a sporty quad with a wide front axle, use a smaller front offset:
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an offset of 4+1 at the front on your 10X5 rim
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an offset of 3+5 at the rear on your 8X8 or 9X8 rim.
For a utility quad or SSV, we recommend a squared set-up, i.e. with the same 4 rims and the same 4 tires!
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For the RZR, for example, 14x7 rims with a 4+3 offset would be ideal.
The vehicle will be stable with excellent traction. What's more, you'll be able to fit a spare wheel in any position!
We offer wheel and tire packages already mounted here.
We also offer original offsets (6+1) for your RZR!
Main Quads center distances :
AEON
COBRA 220 06-09 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
COBRA 320 07-09 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
COBRA 350 09-10 FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x110
ARCTIC CAT
90 02 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
250i 2X4 / 4X4 02 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
300i 2X4 / 4X4 02 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
375 2X4 / 4X4 02 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
400i 2X4 / 4X4 02-04 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
500 4X4 AUTO 00-01 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
500i 4X4 AUTO 02-04 FRONT 4x115 / ARRIERE 4x115
DVX 250 07-09 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
DVX 400 04-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
700 TRAIL / SPORT FRONT 4X115 / REAR 4X115
CAN-AM
DS 650 00-07 FRONT 4x144 / REAR 4x144
DS 450 FRONT 4x144 / ARRIERE 4x110
OUTLANDER TOUS 07 and + FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
OUTLANDER 1000 ALL 12 and + FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
RENEGADE ALL 07 and + FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
DINLI
DMX 450 05-08 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
GAS GAS
WILD 450 07-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
GOES
220 06-07 FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x110
320 07 FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x110
450 07-09 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
HONDA
TRX 250 EX 01-07 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
TRX 300 EX 93-06 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 350 ES RANCHER 2X4 / 4X4 01-06 FRONT 4x110 / REAR 4x110
TRX 400 EX 99-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
TRX 400 FOREMAN 95-04 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 450 04-09 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 450 S/ES FOREMAN 98-04 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 500 RUBICON 4X4 01-08 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 650 RINCON 4X4 03-05 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
TRX 700 XX 08-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x145
HYOSUNG
450 RAPIER 08-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
KAWASAKI
BRUTE FORCE 750 4X4i 08-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x145
KFX 400 03-08 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
KFX 450 07 and + FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
KFX 700 03 and + FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x136
KLF 300 2X4 BAYOU 85-05 FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KLF 300B LAKOTA 95-04 AVANT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x156
KLF 300 BAYOU 4X4 89-05 FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KLF 400 BAYOU 4X4 93-99 AVANT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 300 PRAIRIE 2X4 / 4X4 99-04 AVANT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 360 2X4 04-07 FRONT 4x136 / REAR 4x136
KVF 360 4X4 04-07 FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 400 PRAIRIE 4X4 97-02 FRONT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 400 PRAIRIE 2X4 98-02 AVANT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 650 PRAIRIE 4X4 02-03 AVANT 4x136 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 700 4X4 04-06 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x136
KVF 750 4X4 05-08 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
KTM
450 XC 08-09 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
525 XC 08-09 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
KYMCO
KXR 250 04 and + FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
KXR 300 04 and + FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
MAXXER 300 06 and + FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
MXU 250/300 06 and + FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
MXU 500 06 and + FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
MXU 700 06 and + FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
POLARIS
OUTLAW 500 06-08 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x110
OUTLAW 450 KTM 08-09 FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x110
OUTLAW 525 KTM 08-09 FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x110
PREDATOR 500 03-07 FRONT 4x155,5 <03 REAR="" 4x155="" 5="" 04-07="" 4x110="" p="">
POLARIS: check the thread pitch of your studs
SCRAMBLER 500 2X4 (contact us) 98-09 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x101
TRIAL BLAZER 330 (contact us) 02-08 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x101
SCRAMBLER 4X4 (contact us) 02-08 FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x101
SPORTSMAN 500 4x4 (contact us) 96 and + FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x156
SPORTSMAN ALL AFTER 2005 05 and + FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x156
SUZUKI
LTZ 250 03-06 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
LTZ 400 03-09 FRONT 4x145 / ARRIERE 4x110
LTR 450 06-09 FRONT 4x145 / REAR 4x110
SYM
200 05 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
250 05 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
TGB
front and rear: 4x110
TRITON
rear: 4x110
front : 4X144
YAMAHA
YSF 200 BLASTER 90-07 FRONT 4x156 <00 REAR="" 4x100="" 01="""> REAR 4x115
YFM 250 RAPTOR FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x115
YFM 350 WARRIOR / 350 RAPTOR 87 and + FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x115
YFM 350 WOLVERINE 95-05 FRONT 4x110 / REAR 4x110
YFZ 350 BANSHEE 03 and + FRONT 4x156 / REAR 4x115
YFM 400 BIG BEAR 2X4 01-02 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
YFM 400 BIG BEAR 4X4 01-07 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
YFM 400 KODIAK 4X4 93-05 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
YFM 400 KODIAK 2X4 93-04 FRONT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
YFZ 450 & YFZ 450-R FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x115
450 KODIAK 4x4 / 2x4 03-06 AVANT 4x100 / ARRIERE 4x100
600 GRIZZLY 4X4 98-04 AVANT 4x110 / ARRIERE 4x110
YFM 700 RAPTOR FRONT 4x156 / ARRIERE 4x115
