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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Why does the H3 have such a high wheel offset? What advantage does it give?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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I'm guessing it spreads the wheels farther apart and that gives you more stability than a narrower setup.

 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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But wouldn't a shorter offset just mean the center of the wheel is not as wide, not the edge of the tire? The only thing I can see is the pivot point for the wheel changes and the high offset allows for more room for the tire to move. Is this right?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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higher offset allows the use of longer halfshafts....wider stance, more track width with less stress than using shorter hlafshafts and negative offset.
 
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