Offset on a 14 R/T

[RAMMSTEIN]

I apologize in advance for starting another thread if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find an answer using the search..
I, like many as it would appear, am debating on how I would like to lower my truck. My question is do 14 R/T's come with a different offset then other SCSB Ram's? I ask because as it sits now (stock) it looks to me that my wheels stick out a hair past the fenders, I'm not sure if the rim/tire combo are just offset on purpose to give it a more aggressive look, or if there is physically a difference. My concern comes because I am leaning towards the Mcgaughy deluxe and I have seen a comment here and there that the spindles change the offset. Anyone know how much truth if any, there is to the spindle changing the offset and if R/T's have something different that may also give them a different offset then non R/T's???

Future plans include some SRT-10 wheels and I was concerned if the offset will be an issue as well.

 

[Lhemi]

Our offset are the same as RCSB, unsure about the drop kits.

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

thanks, that's good to know..
I guess Ram felt it appropriate to make the R/t rims a little more (or less? I forgot if positive or negative sticks out further) offset for the look.

 

[Speedy McD]

The RT models come with a 9" wheel and a 285 tire. Regular Express models have a 8.5" wheel and 275 tire. That is why the RT stance looks wider.

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

the rim width really doesn't have much to do with it.. I put my stock mustang wheels on my brothers ranger and I needed 1" wheel spacers/adapters to bring the rim out to about were the stocks lined up. That was going from a 14x6 with a 205 to a 17x8 with a 255, wider rim and tire.

 

[evanblain]

I can't add anything about the lowering but the more negative the offset means the tires will stick out of the fender more

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[RAMMSTEIN]

appreciate that info.. I remember when i was a kid seeing mini-trucks slammed with the wheels sticking way out and thinking they were so cool.. Not saying I still think they are cool, but if someone out there is selling a '93 B2200.. let me know

 

[Lhemi]

Just look along side of highways and in ditches... Oh maybe trash cans....

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

hey, somebody has to like ugly stuff..

 

[Lhemi]

I guess you could always stuff a LS in there, drop it and tuck some 24" and, well sorry I just don't think they make that much lip stick....

 

[MikeG]

I guess you could always stuff a LS in there, drop it and tuck some 24" and, well sorry I just don't think they make that much lip stick....

That some funny chit. Lol

I liked the old hardbody Nissan more then the Mazda

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

yeah, the window that came up over the roofline was cool.. but I didn't want to be the new guy saying I like the hardbody... might get too many likes, and that's not my flavor.

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

Let me try this another way.. Does anyone have a Mg deluxe kit and if so did you notice after the install if your front wheels stuck out a little further???

 

[chrisb38002]

Let me try this another way.. Does anyone have a Mg deluxe kit and if so did you notice after the install if your front wheels stuck out a little further???

I have the McG deluxe kit on mine. It does move the front wheels out a little, about 1/4 to 1/2". Not really that noticable unless you really look for it.
That's really the only negative I have with this kit.

 

[TylerB]

FWIW I've read many times that the spindles were designed to be used in conjunction with 2" drop springs and moving the wheel out helped with any alignment issues.

I don't know how true it is, but it seems to hold true with my setup. I'm using 2" springs with their spindles for a 4" drop and my front wheels only stick out 1/4" maybe and 1/4" wheel spacers took care of that.

 

[RAMMSTEIN]

thanks for the info..