Wheel Offset Explained: ET, Poke, Flush and Tuck (Redlined 101, Ep 01)
What wheel offset (ET) is, why a higher number tucks the wheel and a lower one pokes, how camber and fender rolling change what fits, and what gets respect in the car community.
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How to Read Wheel Specs: What 18x8.5 ET35 5x120 Means (Redlined 101, Ep 00)
Flip any wheel over and you’ll find a code like 18x8.5 ET35 5x120. Here’s what each number means (diameter, width, offset and bolt pattern), plus the plan for the Redlined 101 series.
Powder-Coated Wheels: Why the Club Swears by It (and What FAPAUTO Has Been Coating)
Why powder coating beats paint on wheels and calipers, how the work gets done at FAPAUTO in New Jersey, and a look at the wheels and Brembo calipers that have come out of the booth.
Damage-Free Tire Mounting, and Why Enthusiasts Love Enkei
Why the machine that mounts your tires matters as much as the tires, how FAPAUTO handles wheels with care, and what the club says about Enkei wheels.
