FWD offset explanation...

[Axel Grungy]

ok why exactly are FWD offsets higher (40+)?? btw i know how offsets work and everything, ive just always wondered about this (IE what is the purpose??)

[Nismo_Freak]

Keeps wheel bearings in better shape over the lenght of the cars life. It's also stronger from a structure standpoint. Higher offset wheels also weigh marginally less, and thus require less material to make.

Basically it's a win win situation for automakers.

[BuudWeizErr]

because instead of having the transmission going lengthwise with the car, and having the diff + axles out back, everything is in the enginebay, and as such, the hub mounting surface is pushed farther out, thus requiring a higher offset.