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Two 1985 Cadillac Fleetwoods each on a different wire wheel set up.

Wire wheels come in three offsets: Standard, Reverse and Lip Lace. The varying offsets are designed to fit and clear a vehicle's brakes and suspension; and the offset determines where the wheel sits in relation to the mounting pad/ hub.

The offset you choose will have a big impact on what your car looks like. Check out how the Reverse and Lip Lace spokes fit on the two 1985 front wheel drive Cadillacs below.

Caddy # 1️⃣ 😎 14” Reverse 100-Spokes lend to more of a Classic Lowrider look. Reverse-mount style accentuates the deep- dish chrome lip. As you can see, the reverse style wheel on a front wheel drive car, sticks out farther (negative offset). These wire wheels are finished off with a whitewall tire.

Caddy # 2️⃣ 💎 The 17” Lip Lace 100-spokes are a more modern look. With a lip lace wheel, the spokes are longer, making the rim appear even bigger than it actually is. Lip lace design sits flush with the car on a front wheel drive (the wheel tucks into the fender— positive offset). A Vogue Tyre, with the classic gold line, finishes off this look—mustard and mayo, baby! 🌭🍔🌭🍔

Which look do you like???

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