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Hey guys,

 

Looking to upgrade my wheels down the road. I have an LTZ and the 20" rims. I don't want anything that is bigger or that extends out of the side. My question is what offset should I get to match stock? I'm looking at the following rims.

 

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=XD81129067712NB&wheelMake=KMC%20XD%20Series&wheelModel=XD811%20Rockstar%20II&wheelFinish=Black%20Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoModel=Silverado+1500+2wd&autoYear=2014&autoModClar=Crew+Cab

 

They come in a -12, 0, 18 and 30 offset. I'm not sure these are the wheels I want to get but is there a specific offset that I pretty much can't go wrong with no matter what set I decide to go with? It says OE offset is -12 so if I just go with -12 should that match perfectly? Or would any of these offsets have little impact on overall look? Sorry if it's a dumb question but I don't want to buy something that doesn't fit.

 

Thanks!!

Posted

Hey guys,

 

Looking to upgrade my wheels down the road. I have an LTZ and the 20" rims. I don't want anything that is bigger or that extends out of the side. My question is what offset should I get to match stock? I'm looking at the following rims.

 

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=XD81129067712NB&wheelMake=KMC%20XD%20Series&wheelModel=XD811%20Rockstar%20II&wheelFinish=Black%20Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoModel=Silverado+1500+2wd&autoYear=2014&autoModClar=Crew+Cab

 

They come in a -12, 0, 18 and 30 offset. I'm not sure these are the wheels I want to get but is there a specific offset that I pretty much can't go wrong with no matter what set I decide to go with? It says OE offset is -12 so if I just go with -12 should that match perfectly? Or would any of these offsets have little impact on overall look? Sorry if it's a dumb question but I don't want to buy something that doesn't fit.

 

Thanks!!

 

I believe the oem offset is something like +24 or +27 so the +18 or +30 would be closest to OEM if that is what you are looking for. I'd go +18 between the two options.

Posted

Lol factory offset is usually +28mm, -12mm it'll be sticking out about half an inch per side. I have +13 and they set almost perfectly flush, tucked under the fender by a hair

 

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