What is a reverse rim?

Reverse rims were introduced to allow the use of the 4.5″ rim on drum brakes. These were more ‘offset’ than the ‘S’ type to fit on drum brakes. Reverse rims extend beyond the body when fitted to an ‘S’. Reverse rims were available with 9 hole or standard centres.

How do I know what type of rim I have?

How to Identify a Wheel Rim

1. Determine the maker by examining the wheel center cap for a logo or company name.
2. Compare the wheel to those sold at online wheel and tire companies, such as Tire Rack, if there are no markings on the wheel.
3. Determine the size of a wheel by inspecting the front and back of it for markings.

Can you put a rim on backwards?

With them backwards they are putting a great deal of stress on the hub, bearings, and studs which will probably fail if you hit a hard bump. Plus you will deff hit your fenders and probably ruin them. Also it is illegal in many states. Just get the right size rims before you do unnessesary damage.

What is a drop center rim?

Drop center rim is the exact name of the rim shape that occurs on the vehicle. Tubeless tires are fitted to the car, making deep bed rims the only rim shape possible. The reason for using this rim shape is that the tubeless tire can be used safely and with a large volume of air.

Where do you find the offset on a rim?

Most wheels will have their offset embossed on the back of the wheel, either on the mounting plate itself or on the back of one of the spokes. Offset data usually, but not always, ends with the letters “ET” (which means the same thing as offset); a 45 mm offset will be printed as either ET45 or 45ET.

How do I find my rim width?

The rim width (also referred to as wheel width) is measured from rim flange to rim flange. The rim flange is the mounting surface that the tire sits on when mounted to the rim, as seen in the image above….This means that this tire size would fit a rim size of:

1. 20 X 7.5.
2. 20 X 8.
3. 20 X 8.5.
4. 20 X 9.
5. 20 X 9.5.

How do you tell if your tires are on backwards?

On directional tires, there’s an arrow on the sidewall of the tires — when correctly mounted, the arrow points toward the front of the vehicle. If directional tires get mounted backward, you won’t get the hydroplaning resistance and other performance driving benefits the tread is designed for.

What happens if a tire is put on backwards?

The tires are also strengthened according to directional usage. When you put the tire in a backward direction, you risk compromising the tire’s durability by abusing it in the backward direction. The knobs are at a higher risk of getting damaged when used in a direction they weren’t meant to be used in.

How can you tell directional tires?

Directional tyres are marked on the side, i.e. on the tyre’s sidewall. You will see the word “Rotation” or “Direction” written here. Next to it, there is a small arrow which indicates the tyre’s forward direction (rolling direction).