A black Rogue mesh wheel and General Grabber tyre in the front arch of a white Volkswagen Crafter

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Wheel offset explained: ET for van alloys

Wheel offset explained in one line: it's how far in or out a wheel sits under the arch, measured in millimetres and stamped on the wheel as ET.

Pick your van Stud pattern (PCD) guide

The basics

What the ET number tells you

ET comes from the German "Einpresstiefe". It's the distance, in millimetres, from the centre line of the wheel to the face that bolts against your hub.

Positive ET puts that face towards the outside of the wheel, so the wheel tucks further in under the arch.

Zero ET puts the face exactly on the centre line.

Negative ET puts the face towards the inside, so the wheel sits further out.

The lower the number, the further out the wheel sits. That's why low and negative offsets look aggressive.

Width works alongside offset. A wider wheel at the same ET sticks out further on both sides, towards the arch and towards the brakes.

An all-terrain tyre at ground level, standing out from the arch of a grey van, a lake behind

On a van

Offset isn't only about looks

Too far in and a wheel can catch a brake calliper or suspension part. Too far out and it can catch the arch, especially loaded, or on full lock.

That's why we build every set for one van. Pick yours and we set the stud pattern and offset for you, so the set goes straight on. No rubbing, no cutting, no lift kit.

Turn on JavaScript to compare your own ET and width. The diagram and figures on the right use ET50 6.5J against ET45 7.5J as a worked example.

The outside face sits 17.7 mm further out, towards the arch.

The inside face sits 7.7 mm closer to the brakes and suspension.

Outer face = width ÷ 2 − ET. Inner face = width ÷ 2 + ET, where width (mm) = J × 25.4.

Every Rogue wheel we show you once your van is set already has the offset and centre bore right for it.

Our range

Offsets across Rogue wheels, by stud pattern

The offsets our wheels come in, from Paul's wheel database. Each wheel's own ET is shown in its size options, for example "16 inch, 5x120 ET35 7J" (7J is the width in inches). This isn't a rule for your van: pick your van and we match the offset for you.

Twin rear wheel vans are a special case. Call the showroom on 0118 405 0166 before you order.

Stud pattern	Offsets in our range	Rim sizes
5x108	ET35	16 inch
5x112	ET30 to ET45	16 to 20 inch
5x114.3 (5x114)	ET35 to ET45	16 to 18 inch
5x118	ET35 to ET65	15 to 18 inch
5x120	ET25 to ET45	16 to 22 inch
5x130	ET40 to ET65	16 and 17 inch
5x160	ET35 to ET60	16 and 18 inch
6x120	ET35 to ET45	16 to 18 inch
6x125	ET50	16 inch
6x130	ET35 to ET50	16 to 18 inch
6x139.7 (6x139)	ET10	20 inch
6x180 and 6x205	Twin rear wheel sets, very different front and rear offsets	16 inch

What does ET mean on a wheel?

ET is the offset in millimetres: the distance from the wheel's centre line to the face that bolts to your hub. ET35 means that face sits 35 mm towards the outside of the wheel.

Is a lower offset better?

Not better, just further out. A lower ET gives a wider stance, but it has to clear the arch, the suspension and the brakes on your van.

Do I need to choose the offset myself?

No. Once you pick your van, we set the stud pattern and offset for you. You choose the design and the rim size.

Where do I find the ET on a Rogue wheel?

In the size options on the product page, next to the stud pattern and width, for example "5x120 ET35 7J".