Wheel offset

[honda_runner]

Can someone tell me the stock offset for a 400ex? I am buying hiper rims, and I don't know what they use for the front, 4+1 or 3+2 ???

I don't want a wider front end then it already is.

[Gibson]

factory is 4+1.

[hardkoratvmxr]

yup 4+1 is what you want to go with

[honda_runner]

thanx guys!

[Honda#4]

3+2 is the stock offset and if you want ur front narrower then go with 4+1 rims.

[honda_runner]

now im confused...

[Gibson]

Originally posted by honda_runner
now im confused...

me too cause i've always thought that factory wheels were 4+1 offset :confused:

[Honda#4]

factory is 4+1.

This is not true, the right answer is 3+2.

[honda400ex2003]

Agreed with honda#4 we both looked at some other threads with the search. steve

[honda_runner]

so the final answer is

stock offset is 3+2

[Honda#4]

^ Yes

[longboardnj]

Originally posted by honda_runner
so the final answer is

stock offset is 3+2 i think your all wrong..i think stock is 4+1.5.. stock rims are 5.5 and i hear 3+2 make the quad 1 inch wider.. http://www.exriders.com/techarticles/offsets.html

[Honda#4]

It's either 3.5 x 2 or 2.5 x 3 there rim is actually a wierd measurment, I really find it hard to believe that the stock offset would be 4+1.5 when you use a 4+1 offset rim for +3 arms.

I've been searching this for a couple hours now and thats what I came up with.

[honda400ex2003]

agreed!!!!! steve

[longboardnj]

just so you know i was not tryin to be a wise guy saying i think your all wrong...its just ive been having this offset problem with my 400ex...id like to get 3+2 steel wheels but i cant find anyone that makes them (just 2+3) i posted asking what do people think of running 2+3 offset rims,but noone responded

[Honda#4]

I didnt think you were trying to be smart like that I just wanted to clearly state for the record to everyone that was not the right offset not trying to sound rude at all.

To answer your question i'm sure RockyMountain carries steel wheels or try Motosport or Magic Racing, the 3+2 offset is easier to find in my opinion than the 2+3.

[honda400ex2003]

Dennis kirk may also have some 3+2. they are a bit more common i think too. I have some douglas qaudroks that are 3+2. They work good. Steve

[Pipeless416]

whoa the avatars are messing with my head :eek2:

haha sorry, back to the thread

[honda400ex2003]

They are pretty sick! Lol steve

[longboardnj]

Originally posted by Honda#4
I didnt think you were trying to be smart like that I just wanted to clearly state for the record to everyone that was not the right offset not trying to sound rude at all.

To answer your question i'm sure RockyMountain carries steel wheels or try Motosport or Magic Racing, the 3+2 offset is easier to find in my opinion than the 2+3. cool...your right 3+2 offset is easier to find than the 2+3 in aluminum rims ..but im fed up with aluminum rims ..i always buy 1.90 and i still bend them. i just play ride and i dont want to spend the cash on rims that just bend..(steel cost 1/2 as much)..2+3 is all i can find for steel wheels to fit 400ex.. if someone could show me cheap wheels 3+2 or 4+1 that fit 400ex of just that they run 2+3 and its fine id be happy......oh and i think Dennis kirk has 3+2 steel ams wheels listed but the ams site says they dont make them

[Honda#4]

Have you considered the ITP Baja wheels, there decently priced and come with reinforcement rings on boths sides. Yes there more than steelies but you wont have the added weight like them either and they come in either polished or black if that is a concern.

Just throwing that out for ya. There around 90 a rim last time I checked.

[longboardnj]

Originally posted by Honda#4
Have you considered the ITP Baja wheels, there decently priced and come with reinforcement rings on boths sides. Yes there more than steelies but you wont have the added weight like them either and they come in either polished or black if that is a concern.

Just throwing that out for ya. There around 90 a rim last time I checked. thanks its a good idea..are they stronger then stock wheels??im not that concerned about the weight of steel..do you think theres that big of a difference between 2+3 and 3+2?? would you and have you run 2+3 fronts??

[Honda#4]

I've ran the Baja 3+2 on HD's (last set) and I felt they were rather strong over stock but I dont do any trails or stuff like that mostly open field riding, but for what I could dish out I think there worth it.

2+3 offset will create alot of bumpsteer and put stress on ur tierod ends and balljoints, and 3+2 will make your front 1 inch wider. Personally i'd go with a 3+2 offset you will feel much better and its just a more common offset.

[honda_runner]

alright, im gonna get 4+1 hipers... i don't wanna be any wider!

thanx guys